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SF03 XKH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,150 mi
Last recorded148,150 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 XKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 148,150 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Feb 2016 148,150 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipes corroded

Front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 146,502 miles

Nsr brake pipe & flexi pipe condition poor

Nsr tyre inner wall cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2015 146,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nsr brake pipe & flexi pipe condition poor

Nsr tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2014 144,537 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Coolant leak

Osf track rod end gator poor

Osf track rod wear

Fail 3 Mar 2014 144,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipes corroded

Coolant leak

Osf track rod end gator poor

Osf track rod wear

Pass 4 Mar 2013 142,014 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 139,893 miles

Osr brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2011 137,684 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 135,077 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,107 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,551 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 XKH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKH, 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 XKH registered?

SF03 XKH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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