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SF03 UXY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

318,512 mi
Last recorded318,512 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 UXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 318,512 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2013 311,021 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2013 311,021 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 299,244 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 276,208 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre stop light 1 bulb inopperative

O/S No-Plate light intermitent fault

Rear window washers inopperative

Pass 28 Apr 2011 259,198 miles

center exhaust bracket split

nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes spliting [ big bushes ]

slight blow at exhaust down pipe flex pipe

Fail 26 Apr 2011 259,086 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

center exhaust bracket split

nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes spliting [ big bushes ]

offside rear hand brake and foot brake poor

slight blow at exhaust down pipe flex pipe

Pass 27 Oct 2010 242,232 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 21 Oct 2010 241,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Apr 2010 224,437 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 224,402 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 206,792 miles

Centre stop light [i bulb inopp]

N/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 206,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre stop light [i bulb inopp]

N/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 189,132 miles

nearside and offside front lower outer roll bar bushes worn

Pass 22 Oct 2008 171,848 miles

Damage on N/S/Rear wing

Front window wipers not opperating on high speed

General vehicle tidyness [cigarette ash in ash tray] & requires hoover down side off seats

Rear wiper not self parking

Pass 21 Apr 2008 154,272 miles

Rear window washers inopperative

Dampness at top of power steering reservior

Handbrake travel getting high

N/S/F sill damaged [paintwork]

Pass 10 Oct 2007 135,032 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 123,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake travel getting high

O/S engine cover on underside loose

Pass 18 Oct 2006 111,122 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 90,781 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 76,622 miles

O/S/F/tyre 2mm tread and scuffed on inner edge

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SF03 UXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF03 UXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF03 UXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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