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SN03 EUJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,373 mi
Last recorded127,373 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 EUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 127,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 120,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 120,175 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 105,793 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 92,450 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 92,450 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

handbrake nearing end of travel

Pass 24 Nov 2012 78,457 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 69,959 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,960 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 62,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 62,507 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 52,610 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,186 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 44,186 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 31,934 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 EUJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUJ, 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 EUJ registered?

SN03 EUJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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