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HF03 LKA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,341 mi
Last recorded173,341 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 173,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 173,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 165,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 159,801 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 159,155 miles

slight perishing rear end lower wishbone assemblies

Pass 14 Feb 2013 148,795 miles

NEARSIDE GEARBOX COVER INSECURE

Fail 14 Feb 2013 148,795 miles

NEARSIDE GEARBOX COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 132,175 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 118,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,441 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 108,846 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 103,712 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 103,712 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 88,922 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 69,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,637 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 LKA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

HF03 LKA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is HF03 LKA safe to buy?

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