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HF03 LDN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,349 mi
Last recorded223,349 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 223,349 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 223,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 188,162 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 188,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 155,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 84,865 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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HF03 LDN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LDN, 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 HF03 LDN registered?

HF03 LDN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is HF03 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 LDN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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