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DK03 HHL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,084 mi
Last recorded212,084 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 212,084 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 196,290 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 196,068 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear position lamp working but wrong bulb fitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 182,602 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion

signs of an oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 176,655 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

alternator freewheeling pulley siezed

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front under tray damaged

high level stop light inop.

offside parking brake cable alloy guide repaired bot not inappropriately

offside parking brake outer cable deteriorated

rear screen washer inop.

rear wiper rubber torn

steel coolant pipe corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 May 2016 167,138 miles

child seats fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 167,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (3.7.B.5b)

child seats fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 155,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken

front screen damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2015 155,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake pads low

front screen damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 141,974 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 141,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 130,705 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 107,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,083 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,061 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 78,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,377 miles

Imbalance on rear brakes.

Offside front indicator lense missing.

Slight bulge in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,260 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 46,260 miles

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

OFF-SIDE REAR TYRE WORN

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,348 miles

Slight imbalance on rear brakes.

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 HHL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HHL, 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 HHL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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