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SF03 ZDK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,879 mi
Last recorded145,879 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 ZDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 145,879 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

All lights have a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 145,879 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All brake discs slightly corroded

All lights have a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 137,137 miles

ALL LAMP UNITS TINTED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT TO CENTRE JOIN (7.1.2)

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS ALL ROUND CORRODED AND SCORED (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 137,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR EXHAUST RUBBER SPLIT (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc NEARSIDE INNER / SMALL END (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OFFSIDE INNER / SMALL END (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

ALL LAMP UNITS TINTED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT TO CENTRE JOIN (7.1.2)

WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS ALL ROUND CORRODED AND SCORED (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 131,430 miles

All lamp units tinted

Corrosion starting in various places

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust rubber splitting

Fail 16 Feb 2017 131,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

All lamp units tinted

Corrosion starting in various places

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 26 Feb 2016 129,027 miles

Arcing sound coming from under engine cover.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wall wearing unevenly.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 129,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Arcing sound coming from under engine cover.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wall wearing unevenly.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 124,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 124,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 120,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 116,743 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 116,743 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,613 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 May 2010 76,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,492 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,471 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,025 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 44,992 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 ZDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZDK, 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 ZDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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