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SV03 HWE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

210,693 mi
Last recorded210,693 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 HWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 210,693 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s sill damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2023 197,566 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 197,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 166,010 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 143,068 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 143,067 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 126,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged rigid pipe to abs pump badly fitted (1.6 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage and chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 125,834 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of pipes, corrosion and poor fitting of replacement (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure, risk of fouling wheel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged rigid pipe to abs pump badly fitted (1.6 (e))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage and chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal very spongy advise repair

Pass 28 Feb 2019 106,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 106,123 miles

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,326 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning light on dash

light corrosion to rear axel

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,834 miles

rear brake pipes coated in a protective coating at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2017 70,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both sides of CAT (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipes on rear axle corroded

Front brake hoses corroded at ends

Grille broken

N/S front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

OSR spring corroded

Rear brake pads heavily corroded, discs worn and corroded

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Rear screenwash inop

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front GRILLE IS DAMAGED

Front SUSPENSION ARM (REAR) BUSHES ARE DETERIORATING/SPLITTING FROM BONDINGS

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

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

Rear EXHAUST TAIL-BOX BRKT QUITE RUSTY/DETERIORATED

Rear REAR HOSE/PIPE ASSYS ON AXLE DETERIORATED AND RUSTY

Fail 18 Jan 2016 67,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front GRILLE IS DAMAGED

Front SUSPENSION ARM (REAR) BUSHES ARE DETERIORATING/SPLITTING FROM BONDINGS

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

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

Rear EXHAUST TAIL-BOX BRKT QUITE RUSTY/DETERIORATED

Rear REAR HOSE/PIPE ASSYS ON AXLE DETERIORATED AND RUSTY

Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,649 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 64,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,429 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 58,172 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,635 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,745 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,727 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,036 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 44,036 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

service counter requires resetting

Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,022 miles

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

both front door trim panels are damaged

dash trim panel missing

drivers seat belt slow to retract

poor service record service stamps missing

rear discs are scabby/rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2008 44,022 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

boot smells foosty

both front door trim panels are damaged

both rear tyres are old and perrished

dash trim panel missing

drivers seat belt slow to retract

n/s tail lamp is condensated

poor service record service stamps missing

rear discs are scabby/rusty

timing belt is over 4 years old

Pass 21 Apr 2007 40,533 miles

n/s door mirror cover broken

rear wiper not cleaning

Pass 27 May 2006 32,587 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 HWE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HWE, 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 HWE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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