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K7 HDR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

301,669 mi
Last recorded301,669 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 HDR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 301,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 280,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2015 273,744 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 272,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 143,157 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 143,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 129,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 119,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,710 miles

see advisory sheet 475646971041

Fail 17 Mar 2011 107,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

inner wheel arches some what muddy

no.plates poor

rear discs worn

slight damage to sills

some cuts to all tyres

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2010 96,765 miles

please see the advisory notice issued with the previous ot failure

Fail 18 Mar 2010 96,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight movement in steering rack

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,821 miles

advanced play in front saddle rubbers

front number plate poor

o/s rear tyre low on edges

rear number plate in poor condition requires attention

Pass 15 Feb 2008 68,731 miles

front and rear number plates water damaged

knock from front of vehicle when driven in workshop no movement found at time of test

n/s headlight aim on upper limit

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 15 Feb 2008 68,731 miles

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

front and rear number plates water damaged

n/s headlight aim on upper limit

n/s/f tyre on legal limit at time of test only nedds attention asap

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 14 Feb 2007 54,518 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 54,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop in poor condition

o/s/r bump stop in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,604 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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K7 HDR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K7 HDR, 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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K7 HDR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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