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HX03 DLF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,163 mi
Last recorded216,163 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 216,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 216,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 206,430 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 206,408 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 206,408 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 190,952 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 171,778 miles

n/s/f top strut mount worn

Fail 20 Jan 2014 171,775 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f top strut mount worn

Pass 31 Jan 2013 155,771 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 155,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 131,920 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 113,524 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 99,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 95,943 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 95,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,049 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 66,995 miles

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

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

advise drivers mirror glass damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,119 miles

offside door mirror damage

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 DLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 DLF, 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 DLF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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