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HX03 XZM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,643 mi
Last recorded191,643 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 191,643 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 183,045 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 175,777 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

Fail 8 Aug 2016 175,766 miles

Braking system leaking Offside rear caliper (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken Both rear (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding Both rear (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 24 Jul 2015 166,889 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 153,606 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 153,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 141,444 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 112,410 miles

some slight scores on front disc

Pass 10 Jul 2010 100,886 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 88,937 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, unable to check adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2009 88,937 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat, unable to check adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2008 76,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 58,943 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,002 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 33,002 miles

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

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

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 XZM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

HX03 XZM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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