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SN03 ELX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,536 mi
Last recorded190,536 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 ELX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 190,536 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 176,927 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 176,927 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 163,982 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 149,139 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 149,133 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 142,698 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 125,975 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 109,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,398 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,635 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,188 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 56,123 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,446 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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SN03 ELX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN03 ELX, 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 SN03 ELX registered?

SN03 ELX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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