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DK03 HFV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,231 mi
Last recorded144,231 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 144,231 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

pad warning light on

Pass 5 May 2017 139,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 May 2016 132,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 May 2015 127,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2014 123,716 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

offside rear tyre perrished

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 121,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has sidewall cracks

Pass 24 Apr 2012 121,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 116,024 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 111,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 106,221 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 106,221 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 100,684 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 94,692 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 73,512 miles

exhaust centre section bracket broken.

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 HFV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HFV, 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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DK03 HFV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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