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SV03 HHT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,217 mi
Last recorded184,217 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 HHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2019 184,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 172,863 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 172,863 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 165,416 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 165,411 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 153,054 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 145,669 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 145,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 141,582 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 129,833 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 114,742 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 100,898 miles

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

n/s rear shock absorber cover deteriated

some damage to windscreen

Fail 30 Aug 2011 100,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s rear shock absorber cover deteriated

some damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,206 miles

front nearside and offside iner discs slightly pitted

Fail 12 Oct 2010 96,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front nearside and offside iner discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 87,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,940 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 63,328 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,417 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 34,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 34,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside 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 HHT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HHT, 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 HHT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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