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AY03 HSN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,036 mi
Last recorded180,036 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HSN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 180,036 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 180,033 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 167,281 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 167,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 151,521 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 152,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 140,028 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 129,077 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 129,076 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 116,553 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 116,553 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 101,647 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 89,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 76,461 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 58,062 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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AY03 HSN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY03 HSN, 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 AY03 HSN registered?

AY03 HSN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is AY03 HSN safe to buy?

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