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SY03 CHH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,469 mi
Last recorded176,469 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 CHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 176,469 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 176,398 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2011 163,109 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 150,574 miles

drake pedal pumps up,possible fault with brake system requires further invesstigation.

Fail 12 May 2010 150,574 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

drake pedal pumps up,possible fault with brake system requires further invesstigation.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 143,477 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 143,468 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 128,426 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 128,409 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 107,509 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 107,489 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 86,001 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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SY03 CHH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SY03 CHH, 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 SY03 CHH registered?

SY03 CHH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is SY03 CHH safe to buy?

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