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SV03 EXW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,661 mi
Last recorded170,661 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 EXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2015 170,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

engine oil level low

traction control light on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 162,224 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 157,761 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 149,026 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 149,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 142,084 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 142,084 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 139,009 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 129,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 109,202 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 83,501 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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SV03 EXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SV03 EXW, 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 SV03 EXW registered?

SV03 EXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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The MOT history for SV03 EXW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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