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SN03 RXB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,743 mi
Last recorded163,743 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 163,743 miles

crack in the windscreen on the nearside lower (drivers view not affected)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 163,087 miles

nsf indicator lens missing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 146,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE CAT FLEXY (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 133,578 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 133,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 112,522 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 75,771 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,505 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 57,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,313 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 51,238 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake disc badly pitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,722 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,324 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 29,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,308 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 RXB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RXB, 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 RXB registered?

SN03 RXB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is SN03 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 RXB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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