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HX03 UXY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,425 mi
Last recorded126,425 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 126,425 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 125,273 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 124,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 123,469 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,737 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 122,737 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 122,245 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 27 Jul 2021 122,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 4 Aug 2020 121,889 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 121,889 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 120,637 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2018 120,637 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,821 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 110,342 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 96,783 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

front and rear inner brake pads worn to excess

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,556 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,955 miles

front tyres worn to excess on edges

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear tyres worn to 75% and perished

Pass 6 Mar 2012 69,883 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn to excess

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,651 miles

both front tyres worn to excess

Pass 5 Mar 2010 55,157 miles

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,886 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to excess in centre of tread

Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,283 miles

front inner brake pads worn to excess

Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,841 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 UXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY registered?

HX03 UXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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