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HX03 DOA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,550 mi
Last recorded106,550 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 DOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 106,550 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 106,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 87,206 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 87,206 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,833 miles

front anti roll bar D bushes slight movement

Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,214 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,794 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 65,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,072 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 50,071 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,710 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,600 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,404 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,656 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,965 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,543 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 DOA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DOA, 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 HX03 DOA registered?

HX03 DOA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for HX03 DOA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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