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HX03 XXV

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

195,500 mi
Last recorded195,500 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 195,500 miles

Both Sills damaged

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 187,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Sill damaged but not weakened

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened shock mountings (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 174,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 164,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 163,685 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 154,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill, poorly repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perrished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill, poorly repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perrished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

vehicle on lowering suspension at time of test

Fail 21 Oct 2020 154,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perrished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perrished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

vehicle on lowering suspension at time of test

Pass 1 May 2019 139,436 miles

suspension lowered all round

Fail 24 Apr 2019 139,268 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended button needs pressing to fasten belt (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

suspension lowered all round

Pass 28 Apr 2018 126,986 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

after market suspension fitted

inter cooler boost pipe not fully locked in clip ( under side )

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline, recommend replacement (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 126,951 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure unbolted (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside 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)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

after market suspension fitted

inter cooler boost pipe not fully locked in clip ( under side )

Pass 2 May 2017 110,355 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 95,683 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

items removed from drivers view prior to carrying out MOT test

Fail 18 May 2016 95,682 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

items removed from drivers view prior to carrying out MOT test

Pass 12 May 2015 92,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs deteriorating

handbrake cables in poor condition

offside front brake pads starting to wear low

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 May 2015 92,698 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs deteriorating

handbrake cables in poor condition

offside front brake pads starting to wear low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 87,368 miles

handbrake cables deteriorating

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge(2.4mm at centre)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge(3mm at centre)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 82,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 May 2013 82,282 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2012 75,617 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 67,872 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 67,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 61,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 10 May 2010 61,246 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,974 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,465 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)

Pass 8 May 2007 44,373 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 36,051 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 36,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

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 XXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 XXV, 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 XXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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