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SP03 EEV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,488 mi
Last recorded165,488 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 165,488 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished slightly on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 165,488 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area it is also damaged (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre perished slightly on edges

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 158,216 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

all brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2016 155,460 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipe coated grease

Pass 13 Aug 2015 151,845 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 151,881 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 142,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 142,439 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 129,914 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 129,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 119,993 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 119,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 111,672 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 96,868 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 96,868 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 90,236 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,361 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 48,977 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 EEV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EEV, 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 EEV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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