2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · DK03 HBE
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 143,275 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK03 HBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/11/2023
- 143,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK03 HBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (DK03 HBE) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
DK03 HBE Mileage History
- 26/10/2021136,438 mi
- 26/10/2021136,438 mi
- 26/10/2022141,655 mi+5,217 mi
- 26/10/2022141,656 mi+1 mi
- 01/11/2023143,275 mi+1,619 mi
Average of roughly 3,392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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