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AO53 HNJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,703 mi
Last recorded120,703 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 120,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 120,560 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 108,009 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 101,960 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 100,209 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 94,188 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,901 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,907 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,850 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,804 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,487 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,010 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,449 miles

both rear tyres cracking

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 17 Sep 2013 61,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,757 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 57,188 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 48,682 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,097 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 35,764 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,960 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,821 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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AO53 HNJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AO53 HNJ, 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 AO53 HNJ registered?

AO53 HNJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AO53 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 HNJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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