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PX03 HLG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

237,804 mi
Last recorded237,804 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 HLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 237,804 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 225,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 209,964 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 209,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 186,611 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 161,223 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 161,223 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 136,473 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 136,473 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 111,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 111,790 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 83,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,541 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)

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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PX03 HLG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX03 HLG, 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 PX03 HLG registered?

PX03 HLG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is PX03 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX03 HLG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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