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NY03 HXS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,196 mi
Last recorded178,196 miles
Recorded on8 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 HXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2016 178,196 miles
Fail 8 May 2016 178,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 166,833 miles

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre has a cut on the outer side wall but unable to see cords

Pass 15 May 2014 155,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 143,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

signs of corrosion on chassis and subframes

suspension bushes perished

Pass 12 May 2012 135,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 129,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 128,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bade and grommets missing from enine cover

bonnet does not spring open

both front tyres feathered ( 2mm-4mm)

both front tyres look soft

both rear tyres near limit (2mm)

cig lighter/dummy missing

has timing belt been changed? (no record)

interior light does not work with drivers door

is air con working??

o/s electric door mirror not working

o/s heater vent on dash damaged

rear screen badly scratched

rear screen wash not working

serve due light on (no record)

side light warning buzzer not working

Pass 1 Jun 2010 122,289 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 103,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2008 93,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 May 2008 93,690 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Jun 2006 73,751 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 HXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HXS, 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 HXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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