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YX03 HNY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

140,900 mi
Last recorded140,900 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HNY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 140,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 130,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 118,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 118,848 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2020 114,058 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 114,036 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 110,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,610 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 104,751 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 104,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,616 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 95,216 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,734 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 90,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 84,078 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 84,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,858 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,858 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 70,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 62,455 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,793 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 40,374 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 May 2006 32,800 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 32,800 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,810 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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YX03 HNY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YX03 HNY, 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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YX03 HNY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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