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SV03 HWJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,128 mi
Last recorded139,128 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 HWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 139,128 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 113,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 88,677 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,211 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 50,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,061 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 73,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

anti roll bar bushes look worn

both rear shock buffer/stops broken

splash gaurds broken

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 HWJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

SV03 HWJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is SV03 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV03 HWJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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