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HW03 GXZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,940 mi
Last recorded199,940 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 GXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 199,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 183,329 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 168,493 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 168,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 149,715 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear shocker guards insecure

rear tyre treads stepped

stone chip in screen

Fail 24 Mar 2014 149,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear shocker guards insecure

rear tyre treads stepped

stone chip in screen

Pass 9 Apr 2013 137,121 miles

corrosion to all brake discs.

perishing to various suspension bushes.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight smear to wipers.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 128,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 108,441 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 96,015 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 80,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 64,391 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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HW03 GXZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HW03 GXZ, 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 HW03 GXZ registered?

HW03 GXZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is HW03 GXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 GXZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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