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SF03 WTV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

189,246 mi
Last recorded189,246 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 WTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 189,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 181,652 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 180,503 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 176,821 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 176,731 miles

Driver's airbag missing air bag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working no button preasent (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake pad wear wire no insulation and likely to become trapped (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure seat has bolts missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake hose tie rapped to shock absorber

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber missing (held up by a tie rap) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose tie rapped to shock absorber

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front seats have 4 point safety harnesses fitted. but was tested on factory fitted belt

Pass 19 Sep 2018 171,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 167,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 163,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 161,776 miles

exhaust system is noisy

Pass 13 May 2014 157,617 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 144,409 miles

E.M.L light on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 144,409 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

E.M.L light on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 127,844 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 127,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 111,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2011 111,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 May 2010 93,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 93,238 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 79,000 miles

Both front discs are worn and rusty looking.

Both rear dics are worn looking.

Heatshield on cat.convertor is loose and rattling.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 May 2009 79,000 miles

Both front discs are worn and rusty looking.

Both rear dics are worn looking.

Heatshield on cat.convertor is loose and rattling.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 57,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 38,700 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,841 miles

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 WTV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WTV, 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 WTV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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