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SV03 FZF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,199 mi
Last recorded92,199 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 FZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,199 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 91,964 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine fault lamp on

front subframe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2015 89,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine fault lamp on

front subframe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,101 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 85,101 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,682 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 77,407 miles

Exhaust centre box slightly deteriorated

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,407 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre box slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 70,306 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 70,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front indicator lamp outer lense missing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,862 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,335 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,363 miles

OSF suspension bush worn

Fail 12 Feb 2007 50,363 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OSF suspension bush deteriorated

Roll bar bushes worn

Pass 26 May 2006 42,432 miles

front brake pads wearing low

tailgate bashed in

Fail 26 May 2006 42,432 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads wearing low

tailgate bashed in

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 FZF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SV03 FZF, 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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SV03 FZF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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