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HS03 OZA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,647 mi
Last recorded74,647 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 OZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,647 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 59,724 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 59,724 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 48,252 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 47,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened suspension bump stops starting to deteriorating (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer jet spray pattern poor

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filler cap seal deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2021 47,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside washer jet spray pattern poor

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 43,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 39,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread 3.5mm

Nearside Front tyre tread perished

Nearside Rear tyre tread perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,303 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated but system is still adequately supported

Pass 3 May 2014 30,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,250 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,565 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,151 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 18,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,226 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,407 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,300 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,075 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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HS03 OZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HS03 OZA, 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 HS03 OZA registered?

HS03 OZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is HS03 OZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS03 OZA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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