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HX03 JNK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,056 mi
Last recorded146,056 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 JNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 146,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 146,051 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked, (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 135,813 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 126,807 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 118,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2014 118,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 111,367 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 111,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust mounts broken

Pass 28 Jun 2012 105,070 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 105,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,508 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 97,508 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 86,657 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 67,892 miles

stop lamp top rear window not working,

Pass 20 May 2008 50,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,185 miles

Offside rear tyre worn down to 3mm. May need replacing in next 2000 miles.

STRONG ADVISE:Stonechip just within 10mm legal limit in windscreen.Windscreen will need replacing if stonechip starts to enlarge/spread.

Slight lip on front and rear brake discs.

Pass 5 May 2006 26,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baby seat fitted too nearside rear seat belt partial test carried out.

Fail 5 May 2006 26,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

baby seat fitted too nearside rear seat belt partial test carried out.

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 JNK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 JNK, 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 JNK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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