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SP03 EFM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,472 mi
Last recorded133,472 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 EFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 133,472 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 128,657 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 128,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 125,004 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 119,574 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,566 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 111,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 111,739 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,834 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 101,201 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 101,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 93,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 93,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 84,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,467 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 39,716 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 EFM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

SP03 EFM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is SP03 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 EFM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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