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SP03 EES

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,089 mi
Last recorded85,089 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EES
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,300 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 75,300 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,267 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,566 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,029 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,241 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,771 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,266 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,091 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 EES is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EES, 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 SP03 EES registered?

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

Is SP03 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 EES shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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