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SN03 RFY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,407 mi
Last recorded131,407 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 RFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 131,407 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 131,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylnd (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake cylnd (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylnd (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 128,304 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 118,396 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 118,392 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 109,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 103,925 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 103,925 miles

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,592 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 97,592 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 84,715 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,767 miles

rear brakes are noisy

Pass 2 May 2007 73,655 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 RFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

SN03 RFY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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The MOT history for SN03 RFY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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