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SV03 HJF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,005 mi
Last recorded170,005 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 170,005 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 169,694 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 165,704 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 139,930 miles

brake pipes coated

Fail 13 Feb 2014 139,930 miles

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

brake pipes coated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 128,785 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 128,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 112,059 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 100,484 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 93,667 miles

All brake discs corroded

Cat pipe welded badly

Rear springs corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2010 93,667 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

All brake discs corroded

Cat pipe welded badly

Rear springs corroded

Spare tyre low tread

Pass 28 May 2009 80,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 67,231 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 52,410 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 23 May 2006 37,421 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 HJF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HJF, 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 HJF registered?

SV03 HJF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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