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ExpiredMileage
210,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
o/s sill damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
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))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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
rear brake pipes coated in a protective coating at time of test
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
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
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
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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
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
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
n/s door mirror cover broken
rear wiper not cleaning
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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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