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SF03 XFL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,050 mi
Last recorded168,050 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 XFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 168,050 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 168,050 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 158,062 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 158,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 148,810 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 145,874 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 132,007 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 115,895 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 101,714 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 84,125 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 XFL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFL, 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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What year was SF03 XFL registered?

SF03 XFL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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