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HX03 KNZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,046 mi
Last recorded116,046 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 KNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 116,046 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2020 116,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 112,382 miles

Front Shock absorbers not functioning

Fail 15 Mar 2019 112,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers not functioning

Pass 11 Mar 2018 106,180 miles

center exhaust mounting insecure

nearside outersill damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2017 105,364 miles

coolant leaks recommend attention

damage to n/s outersill

front pads starting to wear low

Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,693 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 102,693 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 102,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

eml on

nearside outersill damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,903 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 88,352 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 77,248 miles

damage to n/s outersill

engine runs eractically

oil leaks

Fail 16 Feb 2013 77,248 miles

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

damage to n/s outersill

engine runs eractically

oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,225 miles

front brake discs corroded & in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2012 69,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded & in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,907 miles

o/s/r brake squeaky

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,144 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 52,144 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,425 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 22,096 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 KNZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KNZ, 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 KNZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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