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SY03 FVJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,050 mi
Last recorded75,050 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 FVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 75,050 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 72,361 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 67,059 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,054 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,697 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 55,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,559 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 42,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,371 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,519 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,005 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,486 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 30,183 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 May 2007 30,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 May 2006 23,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SY03 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?

SY03 FVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is SY03 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 FVJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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