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DX03 HVV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,640 mi
Last recorded114,640 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 114,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear service brake slight imbalance

Fail 29 Jun 2017 94,681 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear service brake slight imbalance

Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight sill damage

engine management on

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,430 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 71,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,813 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,578 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 53,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 53,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 49,662 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 46,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,421 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,221 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 42,221 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,750 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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DX03 HVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DX03 HVV, 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 DX03 HVV registered?

DX03 HVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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