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OU03 HJF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,074 mi
Last recorded142,074 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 142,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 142,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 142,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Upper link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine light is on

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 132,200 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 123,434 miles

minor leak from n/s/f inner cv gaitor.

minor play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 114,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 103,052 miles

offside inner drive shaft boot loose(clip missing)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,714 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 81,059 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)

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,001 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,535 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 31,513 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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OU03 HJF 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 83.3%.

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 HJF, 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 HJF registered?

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

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