CarVerify

Free Car Check

HX03 XXT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,609 mi
Last recorded147,609 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 147,609 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside+offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 147,606 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside+offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 145,668 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 144,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 144,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 141,728 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 138,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 135,752 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 131,592 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 131,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,335 miles

EML light on

front wipers leaving lines on screen

Fail 11 Apr 2018 129,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp corroded away (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

EML light on

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

cam cover gasket leaking oil

front brake discs badly pitted on inner side

front wipers leaving lines on screen

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 123,621 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2017 123,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,760 miles

Damage to nearside sill & corroded

Engine management light on

Few minor chips in windscreen

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear number plate faded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 109,414 miles

EML on

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight corrosion to outer sill areas.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 109,414 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML on

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight bind to o/s rear brake.

Slight corrosion to outer sill areas.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,594 miles

Engine management light on

Front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2014 103,594 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Front suspension arm bushes slightly corroded

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,388 miles

EML on.

Brake pipes showing signs of slight corrosion.

N/s front tyre worn on inner edge & slightly perished. N/s rear tyre perished.

N/s mirror glass damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,934 miles

N/s front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brakes noisey.

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

o/s rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,829 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/S mirror damaged not adversley affecting view to rear

Slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,340 miles

N/S mirror damaged

N/S/R seatbelt has slight damage.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre worn 2-3mm

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,255 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

N/S/R tyre getting low on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,636 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 62,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,701 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2007 52,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2006 43,418 miles

Front brake pads and discs heavily worn

Slight windscreen damage

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HX03 XXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HX03 XXT?

You can check the full history of HX03 XXT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HX03 XXT registered?

HX03 XXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is HX03 XXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX03 XXT shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HX03 XXT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HX03 XXT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.