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SF03 XNR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,079 mi
Last recorded182,079 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 XNR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 182,079 miles

movement in n/s/f wishbone bush

Fail 2 Oct 2017 182,079 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

movement in n/s/f wishbone bush

Pass 4 Oct 2016 172,804 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 160,797 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 160,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 147,447 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 147,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 132,832 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 132,832 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 114,382 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S RACK END

Fail 2 Mar 2012 114,382 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY N/S RACK END

Pass 6 Dec 2010 90,311 miles

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

air bag warning light on

some play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,431 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

Pass 8 Dec 2008 84,885 miles

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

some play in steering rack end n/s

Pass 27 Nov 2007 80,904 miles

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

some play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 16 Nov 2006 69,584 miles

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

some play in n/s steering rack end.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 56,871 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 XNR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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