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SN03 RNV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,533 mi
Last recorded168,533 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 168,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 161,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 161,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wiper blade torn

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 149,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 138,287 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 128,041 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 116,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 107,969 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 107,969 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,554 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 75,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 64,714 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 51,070 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 39,912 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 RNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RNV, 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 RNV registered?

SN03 RNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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