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SR03 NXX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

149,381 mi
Last recorded149,381 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 NXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 149,381 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 143,679 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion

heat shield loose

Fail 2 Nov 2020 143,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion

heat shield loose

Pass 10 May 2019 125,306 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 118,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2017 115,878 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,364 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 86,123 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 77,046 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 65,739 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 54,464 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 45,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 41,392 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 36,008 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,954 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,731 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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SR03 NXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 SR03 NXX, 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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SR03 NXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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