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SN03 UTW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,155 mi
Last recorded185,155 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 UTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 185,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 108,398 miles

Both front seatbelt recoil action is slow.

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 174,447 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front seatbelt recoil action is slow.

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,930 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 47,872 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 47,684 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear springs corroded

Offside Front Fog light inop

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished and bald on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,136 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 44,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

osr tyre has slight damage on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,091 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 42,091 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,134 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 38,933 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and almost through to cord

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,940 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 33,940 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Drivers door mirror damaged

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,008 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 31,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,912 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 27,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,785 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,342 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,162 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,099 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 UTW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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