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HX03 XXP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,432 mi
Last recorded126,432 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 126,432 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 118,090 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,471 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 108,471 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 98,695 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 98,695 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,576 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear(unable to check belt)

rear axle bushes perishing

slight bind to both rear brakes

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,858 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,858 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust mounting broken

near side rear tyre has slight cut

Pass 20 Feb 2013 77,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2012 71,836 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 64,174 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,837 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,403 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,472 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 28,958 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 XXP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XXP, 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 XXP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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