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SM03 TGV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,980 mi
Last recorded159,980 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 TGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 159,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 159,980 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 153,400 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 May 2018 153,303 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2017 144,737 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 144,737 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 134,512 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 125,960 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2014 116,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 103,915 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 103,915 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 90,237 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 90,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 80,657 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 80,657 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,668 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 61,351 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 61,349 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 52,160 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 41,528 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

number plates show sign's of contamination

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2006 30,126 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SM03 TGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM03 TGV, 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 SM03 TGV registered?

SM03 TGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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