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SF03 XLE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

269,253 mi
Last recorded269,253 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 269,253 miles

REAR TOP SHOCK ABSOBER SHOURDS SPLIT

REAR WIPER MOTER MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE WISHBONE BUSH

Pass 5 Mar 2010 257,858 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 257,657 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Warning light on dash.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 235,622 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jun 2009 235,622 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 197,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 159,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 120,769 miles

nearside no.plate light working but dim

rear tailgate wiper blade worn

spare tyre defective

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 XLE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

SF03 XLE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is SF03 XLE safe to buy?

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