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HX03 DKN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,003 mi
Last recorded99,003 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,003 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,238 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 92,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,205 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 70,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blade split

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,968 miles

wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,773 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 48,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,597 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,421 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,014 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 28,012 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Noted damage at nearside of vehicle.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,871 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 24,854 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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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HX03 DKN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX03 DKN, 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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HX03 DKN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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