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SN03 FFP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

252,168 mi
Last recorded252,168 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 FFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 252,168 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 178,633 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 178,576 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 108,527 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,743 miles

slight gear oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 82,073 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 82,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

rear discs poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,813 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 72,813 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,810 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

offside tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Feb 2008 56,423 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

Pass 5 May 2007 51,995 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 44,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 FFP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FFP, 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 FFP registered?

SN03 FFP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SN03 FFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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