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SP03 DWG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,745 mi
Last recorded186,745 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 DWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 186,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 176,883 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 16 Mar 2018 176,882 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2017 168,104 miles

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2016 157,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 157,652 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 148,740 miles

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

both sides front main cradle bushes perished

Fail 9 Mar 2015 148,575 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

both sides front main cradle bushes perished

n/s/f side light dull

Pass 18 Mar 2014 141,823 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 125,656 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,080 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 118,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 109,755 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 100,720 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 100,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 91,083 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 81,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

one source of high level stoplamp inoperative

Pass 25 Feb 2008 81,387 miles

one source of high level stoplamp inoperative

Pass 2 Mar 2007 71,207 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,443 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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SP03 DWG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP03 DWG, 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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SP03 DWG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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