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MX03 HCF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

333,462 mi
Last recorded333,462 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 HCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2014 333,462 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 333,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 324,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 283,811 miles

Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 May 2013 283,779 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 274,497 miles

o/s and n/s rear bump stops are showing signs of perishing.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 262,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops are starting to perish.

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 Oct 2011 254,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 254,866 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 226,665 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 226,665 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 205,056 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 200,509 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 181,759 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 169,927 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 137,722 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 104,611 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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MX03 HCF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MX03 HCF, 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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MX03 HCF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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