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HF03 FPY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,265 mi
Last recorded75,265 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 75,265 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,472 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 69,472 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,730 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 67,730 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,803 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 66,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 65,493 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear seat base removed

Fail 4 Jul 2015 65,493 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear seat base removed

Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,945 miles

hazard light switch incomplete but still working

nearside mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,874 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,874 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,009 miles

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2012 61,007 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,694 miles

nearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

nearside front tyre close to mot limits and perishing

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

offside front tyre getting close to mot limits and perishing

offside rear tyre getting close to mot limits

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,844 miles

near side door mirror damaged and cracked

rear brake nosiy //23% inbalance

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 29 Jun 2010 50,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front wing mirror glass cracked

rear brakes noisey

rear number plate poor condition/deteriorating

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,924 miles

Oil leak

offside front windscreen wiper slightly split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

rear number plate poor condition,faded

spare tyre low on tread on legal limit

Fail 30 Jun 2009 41,924 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front windscreen wiper slightly split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

rear number plate poor condition,faded

spare tyre low on tread on legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,904 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,940 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,924 miles

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

slight front brake imbalance

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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HF03 FPY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HF03 FPY, 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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HF03 FPY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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