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HX03 XWY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

298,553 mi
Last recorded298,553 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 298,553 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 284,303 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 270,653 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 270,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 248,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2013 248,171 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 230,437 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 230,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 208,492 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Aug 2011 208,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 184,070 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 157,850 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 131,901 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 103,335 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 81,922 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside sill damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2005 68,604 miles

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

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 XWY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 XWY, 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 XWY registered?

HX03 XWY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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