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DK03 HFJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,148 mi
Last recorded162,148 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 162,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 162,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 152,573 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 152,567 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 143,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front to rear pipes (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 143,635 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front to rear pipes (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 132,657 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,796 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 123,530 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 123,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 118,538 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,131 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 101,314 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 21 May 2011 101,314 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 21 May 2009 78,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 78,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,859 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 45,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 45,928 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,817 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 HFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DK03 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

DK03 HFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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