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SK03 DDA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,869 mi
Last recorded79,869 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 DDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 71,549 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 71,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 61,631 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 58,018 miles

Front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2019 54,307 miles

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

Offside Front top strut mount slight wear

Fail 26 Nov 2019 54,305 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front top strut mount slight wear

Pass 15 Nov 2018 48,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,130 miles

both rear tyres perished

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 47,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,806 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 46,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,800 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 42,956 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,434 miles

1/ engine oil over filled.2/ front brake disc's in very poor condition.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,916 miles

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

Engine management warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,152 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 28,152 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,646 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 10,344 miles

N/S/R outer C/V boot leaking

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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SK03 DDA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SK03 DDA, 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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SK03 DDA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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