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HX03 UYM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,217 mi
Last recorded156,217 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 UYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 156,217 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 150,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 147,107 miles

Both rear tyres feathering

Offside registration plate lamp poor condition

Rear brake balance high (but within limits).

Pass 7 Feb 2019 142,752 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 138,724 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 134,851 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 130,941 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 130,941 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 127,431 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 127,423 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 123,186 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 119,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 115,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear brakes noisy under application

Fail 13 Feb 2012 115,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear brakes noisy under application

Pass 14 Feb 2011 109,205 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 109,203 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 103,700 miles

front brake balance high (but within limits).

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 16 Feb 2009 98,875 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 94,833 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007
Pass 3 Mar 2006 79,918 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 UYM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 UYM, 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 UYM registered?

HX03 UYM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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