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HF03 LKD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,538 mi
Last recorded156,538 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 156,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 156,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 142,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 142,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 138,997 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 134,308 miles

brakes need attention

Fail 29 Mar 2016 134,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brakes need attention

Pass 12 Mar 2015 128,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 128,166 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 122,328 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 122,328 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 117,111 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 113,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 113,191 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 106,136 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 93,518 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,591 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR OUTER LENS COVER MISSING

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,103 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,169 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 LKD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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