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SF03 XKZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

26,788 mi
Last recorded26,788 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 26,788 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 205,672 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 205,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 165,711 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 165,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 123,339 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 122,972 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 81,614 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 81,614 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XKZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XKZ, 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 XKZ registered?

SF03 XKZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SF03 XKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 XKZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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