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DK03 HGE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

198,041 mi
Last recorded198,041 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 198,041 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 198,040 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Not working on either lamp (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 192,894 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorating and leaking near to the limits

Offside Rear shock absorber is starting to leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 187,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating and is now leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner tread band / shoulder area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs is very badly corroded on the outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner tread band / shoulder area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 178,027 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 178,000 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 157,522 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 157,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 130,287 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 130,287 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,300 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r brake slight bind

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear number plate marked

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,402 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,657 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,292 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,406 miles

front discs worn on inner face

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,105 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,795 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,878 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,901 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 HGE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HGE, 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 HGE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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