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NY03 HBL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,125 mi
Last recorded164,125 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 HBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 164,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 161,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides- corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 156,118 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 150,487 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear service brake only just met requirements

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Jun 2016 143,952 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 143,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 136,059 miles

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

Nearside front indicator lense cover missing

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 136,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

ECU lamp on

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

Nearside front indicator lense cover missing

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 128,387 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking to tread

Pass 13 Jul 2013 117,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 109,802 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 109,697 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2011 101,343 miles

front wipers split

Fail 28 May 2011 101,343 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front wipers split

Pass 21 May 2010 89,214 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 78,185 miles

Front tyres at 3mm

Temporary repair to brake servo pipe

rear tyres close to 2mm and punctured o/s

Pass 23 May 2008 63,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 48,266 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 35,363 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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NY03 HBL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NY03 HBL, 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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NY03 HBL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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