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MX03 XAM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,253 mi
Last recorded121,253 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on

nsf sill has damage at jacking point

oil leak under engine

osf sill jacking point has damage

Fail 27 Oct 2014 112,784 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on

nsf sill has damage at jacking point

oil leak under engine

osf sill jacking point has damage

Pass 18 Oct 2013 110,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall worn inner edge

engine light indicates fault

Fail 15 Oct 2013 110,512 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall worn inner edge

engine light indicates fault

Pass 11 Oct 2012 105,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 86,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 78,852 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 77,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 73,793 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 73,793 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE AT 2MM TREAD DEPTH

Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,701 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 66,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,694 miles

Exhaust center section mouting missing, not insecure

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 XAM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MX03 XAM, 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 MX03 XAM registered?

MX03 XAM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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