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HX03 KYB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,022 mi
Last recorded101,022 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 KYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 101,022 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,662 miles

195/65r15

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 92,040 miles

195/65r15

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished on side wall and tread

Fail 16 Mar 2013 88,570 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear brakes slightly inbalanced

Pass 16 Mar 2013 88,570 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear brakes slightly inbalanced

Pass 16 Mar 2012 83,954 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

long brake pedal travel

offside rear tyre perished on side wall

under tray loose

Pass 18 Mar 2011 75,108 miles

Offside front and offside rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,696 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,699 miles

Front brake discs worn

Slight lift nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 16 Mar 2009 62,699 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs worn

Slight lift nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,783 miles

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

front brakes unbalanced

slight increase/ decrease rear brakes

small stonechip in zone a

Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,403 miles

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

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

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

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 KYB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX03 KYB registered?

HX03 KYB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is HX03 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX03 KYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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