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SP03 HCA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

252,652 mi
Last recorded252,652 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 HCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2018 252,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached TOP MOUNTING CORRODED (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached TOP MOUNTING CORRODED (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 239,481 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 226,635 miles

Front number plate distorted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front indicator damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank stained

Fail 18 Aug 2016 226,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Headlamp levelling device obviously defective on rear axle (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate distorted

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front indicator damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank stained

Pass 26 Jun 2015 209,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Undertray damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2015 209,816 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Undertray damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2014 192,221 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 192,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 178,893 miles

both front and offside rear indicators showing white light.

judder from front brakes.

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes are deterioating.

pad warning light on.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 178,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front and offside rear indicators showing white light.

judder from front brakes.

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes are deterioating.

nearside rear bump stop seperated.

pad warning light on.

Fail 28 May 2012 164,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front bottom ball joint has play.

Pass 28 May 2012 164,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front bottom ball joint has play.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 148,095 miles

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

both sills are deterioating.

brake pad waring light on.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 128,012 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 106,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side and offside rear bumpstops split

power steering belt slightly deterated

Fail 2 Jun 2008 87,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake imbalance at 25%.

front to rear brake pipes beginning to deterioate.

nearside rear bump stop seperated.

slight damage to front bumper.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 87,900 miles

front brake imbalance at 25%.

front to rear brake pipes beginning to deterioate.

nearside rear bump stop seperated.

slight damage to front bumper.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,449 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 68,277 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs deterioating recommend change.

Pass 22 May 2006 48,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP03 HCA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP03 HCA, 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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SP03 HCA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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