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HX03 XZN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,587 mi
Last recorded131,587 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 131,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,451 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

alt belt cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2016 121,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

alt belt cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,520 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,948 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 70,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,097 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres getting low

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,679 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 40,976 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,763 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,193 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2006 26,898 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 XZN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

HX03 XZN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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