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OU03 HKD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

175,168 mi
Last recorded175,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 HKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 175,168 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

misting of oil under the car

Pass 13 Jul 2016 171,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 144,840 miles

centre exhaust mount bracket broken but system still supported

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 6 Jul 2015 144,840 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre exhaust mount bracket broken but system still supported

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 2 May 2014 130,747 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 119,783 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 109,082 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 97,913 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 87,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 77,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,403 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 39,046 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 HKD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HKD, 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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OU03 HKD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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