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HY03 FUF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,551 mi
Last recorded185,551 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 FUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 185,551 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear floorpan damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2012 174,650 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suggest replace rear number plate

Pass 8 Jun 2011 168,535 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 152,048 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 128,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front sill damaged

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread area

Pass 5 Aug 2009 128,460 miles

nearside front sill damaged

offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner tread area

Pass 18 Aug 2008 110,397 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)

offside drive shaft inner gaiter insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2008 110,397 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

nearside headlamp adjuster not working

offside drive shaft inner gaiter insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2007 89,293 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 30 Aug 2007 89,264 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both fron brake discs worn

engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2006 58,824 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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HY03 FUF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY03 FUF, 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 HY03 FUF registered?

HY03 FUF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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The MOT history for HY03 FUF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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