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SF03 ZDS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

233,732 mi
Last recorded233,732 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 233,732 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 233,732 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 217,989 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 202,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Minor dents & scratches around vehicle

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Rust blemishes on N/S/R door & wheel arch

Fail 25 Mar 2013 202,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Minor dents & scratches around vehicle

Nail in offside rear tyre

Name missing on N/S

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Rear window washers & wipers not working

Rust blemishes on N/S/R door & wheel arch

Taxi meter time 6mins slow

Pass 27 Sep 2012 190,557 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear seats marked

rear wiper inopp & rubber burst

Pass 2 Apr 2012 178,477 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 178,272 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 177,640 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

no name on door

no tariff sheet in car

Pass 26 Sep 2011 163,842 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 163,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 151,443 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 142,043 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 141,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 132,065 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 131,994 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 121,266 miles

General vehicle tidyness [dirty]

O/S/F tyre [light cracking on sidewalls]& scrubbing on inner edge

O/S/R tyre [light cracking on sidewalls] & scrubbing on inner edges

Raer window washers inopperative

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Taxi tariff sheet missing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 112,627 miles

Centre stop light [3 bulbs out]

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracking

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 20 Mar 2009 112,606 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop light [3 bulbs out]

Nail in O/S/F tyre at inner sidewall

O/S/R tyre sidewall cracking

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 23 Sep 2008 102,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/Rear tyre inner sidewall [light cracking]

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Taxi meter 5mins slow

Pass 17 Mar 2008 91,401 miles

centre exhaust bracket split off

nearside rear tyre worn to limit 1,6 mm and worn on outside edge

two front and two rear flasher lights starting to turn white

Fail 14 Mar 2008 91,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust bracket split off

nearside rear tyre worn to limit 1,6 mm and worn on outside edge

two front and two rear flasher lights starting to turn white

Fail 20 Sep 2007 82,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 82,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 72,516 miles

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

N/S Door mirror cracked

Rear washers not working

Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,591 miles

centre exhaust bracket split off

Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,082 miles

certre exhaust bracket spilt off

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 ZDS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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