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SK03 FVJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,546 mi
Last recorded112,546 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 FVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 112,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 104,806 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 98,203 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 98,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 91,038 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 91,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 83,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 73,553 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 59,346 miles

All 4 tyres are approaching wear limits. Especially front ones. †

Both rear brake discs are very rusty. †

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,346 miles

All 4 tyres are approaching wear limits. Especially front ones. †

Both rear brake discs are very rusty. †

Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,061 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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SK03 FVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FVJ, 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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What year was SK03 FVJ registered?

SK03 FVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is SK03 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK03 FVJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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