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HX03 UYF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,969 mi
Last recorded108,969 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,969 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,222 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all four coil springs corroded

minor stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2017 106,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all four coil springs corroded

engine breather pipe split

engine management fault lamp illuminated

minor stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust mount broken but secured with jubilee clip

engine management light on

rear exhaust mounts rusty and deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2016 97,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust mount broken but secured with jubilee clip

engine management light on

rear exhaust mounts rusty and deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2015 87,647 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2015 87,647 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,491 miles

Engine warning light on during test.

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,152 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,161 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,160 miles

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

front brake discs badly corroded

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear wheel slightly binding on

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,096 miles

All brake discs rusted

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,953 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted visual inspec of belt only

undertrays fitted nearside front slightly damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2008 54,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 38,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,334 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 UYF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 UYF, 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 UYF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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