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DK03 HBN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,810 mi
Last recorded161,810 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 161,810 miles

Blow on mid exhaust pipe

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2022 161,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Blow on mid exhaust pipe

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2021 151,380 miles

N/s front tyre wearing on edges

N/s rear brake slightly binding

O/s front tyre wearing inner edge

O/s rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2020 144,860 miles

Front brake pads low at o/s??

Pass 28 Feb 2019 134,787 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes cracking/unbonded

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 134,620 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arms rear bushes cracking/unbonded

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 122,524 miles

Front suspension arm at o/s rear bush cracking

Fail 10 Feb 2018 122,524 miles

Front suspension arm at o/s rear bush cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,552 miles

Bottom ball joint dust covers cracking

Rear tyres wearing slightly on outside edges

Small blow on exhaust

Windscreen cracked at bottom n/s

Pass 25 Feb 2016 94,521 miles

Exhaust blowing

Front brake pads low

Front discs corroded

Slight bind on o/s front brake

Fail 25 Feb 2016 94,521 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust blowing

Front brake pads low

Front discs corroded

Slight bind on o/s front brake

Fail 26 Feb 2015 85,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small blow on exhaust at cat.

Track rod end at o/s dust cover perishing/cracking.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,409 miles

Small blow on exhaust at cat.

Track rod end at o/s dust cover perishing/cracking.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,571 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 76,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,246 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,354 miles

Play in front anti roll bar bushes in U clamps.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,596 miles

Rear tyre at o/s on 1.6mm limit outer edge.Rear tyre at n/s on 1.6mm limit inner edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,500 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 21,723 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 15,931 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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DK03 HBN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DK03 HBN, 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 DK03 HBN registered?

DK03 HBN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is DK03 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 HBN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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