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SN03 UTT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

284,459 mi
Last recorded284,459 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 284,459 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer door handle inop some times

Fail 23 Mar 2017 284,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear door handle outer some times will not open on first atempt

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 284,385 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear door handle outer some times will not open on first atempt

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 276,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 276,047 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure at steering rack fouling (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 270,278 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 270,277 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 267,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/side+o/side outer sills damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2014 267,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/side+o/side outer sills damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2013 259,929 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 259,925 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 255,549 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2012 255,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 251,388 miles

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

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

o/s/rear passengers door will not open

Fail 29 Mar 2011 251,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/rear passengers door will not open

Pass 4 Mar 2010 249,591 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 249,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 246,582 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 246,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 223,204 miles

hand brake req adjusting

loose clip on offside steering rack boot

nearside front flasher light starting to turn white

nearside number plate light intermitant fault

slight engine oil leak

two wiper blades starting to split

Pass 15 May 2007 200,854 miles

Nail in front tyre

slight split n/s wiper blade

Pass 21 Nov 2006 174,923 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 148,727 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 120,684 miles

two front tyres woren on inside edges

Pass 31 May 2005 95,825 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 UTT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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