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KX03 HJG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,226 mi
Last recorded106,226 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 HJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 106,226 miles

both front lower suspension arms ,rear bushes are poor

Fail 18 Apr 2014 106,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

both front lower suspension arms ,rear bushes are poor

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,732 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

all four tyres are very poor

wipers and washers poor

Fail 17 Apr 2013 91,732 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all four tyres are very poor

wipers and washers poor

Pass 14 Oct 2011 78,172 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 70,846 miles

All brake pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,846 miles

All brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,790 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,689 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 55,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,798 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,780 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,320 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 31,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

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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KX03 HJG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KX03 HJG, 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 KX03 HJG registered?

KX03 HJG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KX03 HJG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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