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SF03 XMR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

256,381 mi
Last recorded256,381 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 256,381 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 256,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 249,066 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 241,770 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 237,061 miles

Rear Rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test.

Fail 14 Aug 2019 237,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear seats and seat belts not fitted at time of test.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 229,140 miles

Rear seats & seat belts not fitted at time of test.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 229,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear seats & seat belts not fitted at time of test.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 221,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 4 Sep 2017 221,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 Sep 2016 215,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 210,705 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 206,250 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight noise fron nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 198,967 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

noise from offside rear hub

Fail 11 Sep 2013 198,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

noise from offside rear hub

Pass 7 Sep 2012 183,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both outer sills damaged !!

both rear shocker dust covers insecure !!

exhaust blowing from front section !!

nearside inner drive shaft boot slightly leaking grease !!

Fail 7 Sep 2012 183,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both outer sills damaged !!

both rear shocker dust covers insecure !!

exhaust blowing from front section !!

nearside inner drive shaft boot slightly leaking grease !!

Pass 22 Aug 2011 173,233 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 173,233 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 163,835 miles

n/s inner cv boot split

Fail 13 Aug 2010 163,833 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s inner cv boot split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 155,402 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 134,073 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 105,862 miles

O/S/F outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,239 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,261 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 XMR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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