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HY03 FVC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,782 mi
Last recorded182,782 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 FVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 182,782 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 182,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 158,332 miles

slight exhaust leak at flexy joint

Pass 17 Aug 2011 133,286 miles

exhaust noisy/blowing slightly

Fail 17 Aug 2011 133,286 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust noisy/blowing slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2010 109,630 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 109,630 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 89,962 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 71,305 miles

screen damage on limit in zone A

Fail 11 Aug 2007 48,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 48,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FVC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

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

Is HY03 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 FVC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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