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SN03 RRY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,816 mi
Last recorded185,816 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 RRY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 185,816 miles

Nearside 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/rear metal brake pipes

Fail 11 Oct 2017 185,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/rear metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2016 155,709 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 153,979 miles

High level brake light not working

O/S rear shock dust cover is loose

Pass 6 Aug 2014 149,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 145,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 132,638 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

OIL LEAK

Fail 2 Aug 2012 132,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

OIL LEAK

Pass 21 May 2011 107,398 miles

arch and under trims loose

centre stop light inop

ind bulbs white

wiper blades worn

Fail 20 May 2011 107,397 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

arch and under trims loose

centre stop light inop

ind bulbs white

wiper blades worn

Pass 7 May 2010 96,242 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 96,242 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 89,927 miles

slight play in drivers side of steering rack

Fail 3 Jun 2009 89,927 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in drivers side of steering rack

Pass 28 May 2008 79,686 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 73,183 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 59,831 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 59,831 miles

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

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 RRY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RRY, 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 RRY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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