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SN03 RGY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,335 mi
Last recorded141,335 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 141,335 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Nearside and Offside outer sill corroded and holed

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

Offside front Top strutt bearing slightly rough when rotated

several Engine oil leaks

Fail 17 Oct 2019 141,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Very slow application compared to Offside (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Nearside and Offside outer sill corroded and holed

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

Offside front Top strutt bearing slightly rough when rotated

several Engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Oct 2018 139,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 139,826 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 136,619 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 136,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 127,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 127,403 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 115,537 miles

Slight noise from N/S/F,O/S/F and N/S/R wheel bearing.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 115,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,321 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,522 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 90,945 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 23 Jun 2011 79,831 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,255 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,540 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 61,540 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,563 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 28,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,727 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 RGY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RGY, 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 RGY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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