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HX03 XWT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,498 mi
Last recorded158,498 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 158,498 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 158,406 miles

Brake performance not tested pedal sinking,fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 149,922 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 149,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 134,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 121,445 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 110,748 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 110,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 99,467 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,740 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,002 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 69,542 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,482 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 XWT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

HX03 XWT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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