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HY03 FUT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,940 mi
Last recorded138,940 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 FUT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 138,940 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 138,928 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Suspension corroded front and rear

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 138,501 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 138,470 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S LOW (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 137,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 136,687 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 134,559 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

tyre valves slight perished

Fail 1 Feb 2017 134,559 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyre valves slight perished

Pass 9 Feb 2016 123,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 114,737 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 114,737 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 104,518 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,118 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 82,145 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 77,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,545 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 64,784 miles

front & rear brake discs getting corroded on inner edges

o/s/front tyre getting worn low on inner edge

rear bush splitting on o/s/front lower suspension arm

rear shocker bump stops getting in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2008 64,784 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front & rear brake discs getting corroded on inner edges

o/s/front tyre getting worn low on inner edge

rear bush splitting on o/s/front lower suspension arm

rear shocker bump stops getting in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,125 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,259 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 FUT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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