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CX03 HSF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

218,890 mi
Last recorded218,890 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 HSF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 218,890 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 218,889 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 211,994 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 204,329 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear axle mounts points (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 204,329 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear axle mounts points (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 190,286 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 190,174 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 174,373 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 174,373 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 153,961 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 153,961 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 140,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 140,649 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 127,971 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 118,382 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 101,756 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 101,756 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,403 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,118 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,201 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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CX03 HSF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CX03 HSF, 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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CX03 HSF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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