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HX03 OZL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,509 mi
Last recorded57,509 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 57,509 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 57,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 55,638 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Aug 2024 55,609 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2023 53,415 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 53,414 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both nearside and offside low efforts (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 49,807 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 41,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking faces corroded heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking faces corroded heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 40,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,519 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 32,342 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,587 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 17,310 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 17,106 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 17,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 15,196 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 12,941 miles

engine cover fitted

hazard switch sticking

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 10,964 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2008 9,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 6,989 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 5,038 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 OZL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OZL, 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 OZL registered?

HX03 OZL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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