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HX03 DNJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,172 mi
Last recorded113,172 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 113,172 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 113,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 108,895 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 104,059 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 100,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 96,151 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,880 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 91,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 84,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,670 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 73,667 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

advise front tyres right on limit

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,426 miles

front tyres worn on inside and outer edges

slight cracking in rear tyres

Fail 28 Apr 2016 68,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front tyres worn on inside and outer edges

slight cracking in rear tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,611 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,538 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 57,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,423 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,888 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,990 miles

corrosion to front and rtear discs

front discs only braking on 70% of disc face also badly worn on inner disc faces

Fail 26 Apr 2011 46,990 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rtear discs

front discs only braking on 70% of disc face also badly worn on inner disc faces

Pass 15 Apr 2010 42,389 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,010 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,241 miles

N/S/R Tyre 2mm.

O/S/R Tyre 2mm.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,825 miles

front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,664 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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HX03 DNJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HX03 DNJ, 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 DNJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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