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HF03 LJL

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,945 mi
Last recorded159,945 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 159,945 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 151,592 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 151,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 149,988 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 143,311 miles

both wiper blades split

Fail 27 Oct 2011 143,311 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both wiper blades split

Pass 14 Oct 2010 135,602 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 135,602 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 127,734 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2008 120,098 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 161,786 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,776 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 LJL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF03 LJL, 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 LJL registered?

HF03 LJL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is HF03 LJL safe to buy?

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