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SV03 HHC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,308 mi
Last recorded162,308 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 HHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 162,308 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just met requirements may require adjustments or repairs

Fail 4 Aug 2016 159,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2015 154,787 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE SILL BUT NOT SERIOUSLY FFECTING VEHICLE STRENGTH OR AFFECTING STEERING OR BRAKING AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 144,336 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 128,932 miles

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

both outer sills damaged

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 30 Aug 2013 128,961 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both outer sills damaged

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Aug 2012 113,910 miles

Both rear tyres low

Pass 27 Aug 2011 102,420 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 134,213 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 113,553 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 94,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 72,841 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 52,857 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to fade.

Fail 19 May 2006 52,641 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HHC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HHC, 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 HHC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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