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SN03 EWE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,618 mi
Last recorded76,618 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 EWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 76,618 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle / suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 75,072 miles

ALL underside of vehicle including all suspension components and subframes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 74,381 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 74,380 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 73,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 73,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,190 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 70,187 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All head rest's have been removed prior to inspection

Pass 2 Mar 2018 67,077 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 67,076 miles

Brake performance not tested no brake pedal (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,749 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 52,749 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,920 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,819 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 44,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 44,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 44,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,617 miles

slight bind on offside rear brake.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,652 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,115 miles

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

air bag light on.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,866 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,514 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 14,556 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 9,694 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 EWE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SN03 EWE, 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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SN03 EWE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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