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HX03 PXH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,836 mi
Last recorded57,836 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 PXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,836 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 57,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,577 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,367 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,471 miles

Front brake discs lightly corroded/pitted on inner and outer faces

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,490 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,672 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 44,671 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,548 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 43,548 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,690 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall scuffed

Fail 30 Jun 2009 34,690 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f outer tyre wall scuffed

Pass 26 Jul 2008 32,407 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 32,407 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,873 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,390 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 23,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 PXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

HX03 PXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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