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SN03 EWU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

306,571 mi
Last recorded306,571 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 306,571 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sills damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2011 285,773 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 285,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 250,850 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 250,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 223,805 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 EWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SN03 EWU, 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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How do I check the history of SN03 EWU?

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What year was SN03 EWU registered?

SN03 EWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is SN03 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 EWU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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