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HX03 OZW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,737 mi
Last recorded193,737 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 OZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 193,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

2 chips in windcreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow from cat repair (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s rear brake back plates are corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2016 169,383 miles

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

Front advanced wear in front brake discs

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Nearside handbrake efficiency would benefit from attention

Fail 29 Nov 2016 169,383 miles

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

Front advanced wear in front brake discs

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Nearside handbrake efficiency would benefit from attention

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 135,077 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 131,746 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 131,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 125,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 119,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

temp gauge not working

Pass 9 May 2012 111,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on exhaust

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 103,320 miles

Both front tyre treads worn low on edge.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 97,184 miles

inner edge of offside front brake disc corroding

Fail 20 May 2010 97,184 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

inner edge of offside front brake disc corroding

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2009 90,656 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 82,516 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished.205/55/16

Pass 24 May 2007 73,305 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face.

Pass 25 May 2006 63,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OZW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OZW, 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 OZW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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