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HY03 FKK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,370 mi
Last recorded148,370 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 FKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 148,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 140,869 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 138,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cv gator deteriorated but not leaking yet

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre obviously under inflated

Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,023 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 100,545 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,448 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,004 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 98,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,506 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 92,505 miles

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

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

Central exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 88,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear cut in tyre tread

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,254 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear discs corroded

Rear tyres distorted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,078 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,505 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012

Centre exhaust bracket loose and rattles

Engine management light remains on

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,464 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,995 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 39,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2008 27,010 miles

Front discs surface corroded due to lack of use.

OSR tyre has cut in tread, dimensions within MOT critera. No cords exposed.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,690 miles

Both front inner rear wishbone bushes starting to perish slightly.

Nearside rear tyre has been puncture repaired.

Rear numberplate starting to discolour.

Slight play in steering rack when steering is rocked.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,340 miles

both front tyre treads worn below legal limit of 1.6mm on edges [raised edge tyres]

bung repair in nearside rear tyre

rear registration plate delaminating

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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HY03 FKK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HY03 FKK, 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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HY03 FKK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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