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OU03 HHZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,498 mi
Last recorded94,498 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 HHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2014 94,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre inner walls cracked

exhaust front silencer heat shield loose

n/s rear tyre outer wall poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,498 miles

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)

both front tyre inner walls cracked

exhaust front silencer heat shield loose

n/s rear tyre outer wall poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2013 76,452 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 75,674 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2012 61,802 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 44,383 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 38,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 35,108 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,893 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres advanced wear

Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,096 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 25,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OU03 HHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU03 HHZ, 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 OU03 HHZ registered?

OU03 HHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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