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AM53 HMF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,318 mi
Last recorded155,318 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 155,318 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 155,318 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 151,097 miles

Offside Front track rod end boot perishing

Offside Rear road spring corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 151,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front track rod end boot perishing

Offside Rear road spring corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 146,926 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear spring corroded

front and rear brake imbalance

low emitter detected

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 146,926 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear spring corroded

front and rear brake imbalance

low emitter detected

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 146,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous, could easily become dislodged and vehicle control lost. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyres perished in tread areas. Both

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Removed items in boot to check prescribed areas

Heavy unsecured object in rear seat

Pass 6 Jul 2017 143,420 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 143,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 141,332 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 136,820 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 129,237 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 129,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 107,629 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 107,629 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,508 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 80,437 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 71,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 60,592 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2008 46,339 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,953 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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AM53 HMF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM53 HMF, 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 AM53 HMF registered?

AM53 HMF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AM53 HMF safe to buy?

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