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AO53 HNN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,233 mi
Last recorded118,233 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HNN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 118,233 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 118,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 108,657 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 99,655 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 99,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking at bleed screw (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,516 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 87,504 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 87,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,255 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 76,259 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 76,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,853 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,566 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 69,564 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

aux belt tensioner bushes worn/ rattling

Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,549 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 64,547 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

noise from gearbox area possibly dual mass flywheel

Fail 8 Nov 2013 58,638 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,363 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,199 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 37,985 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,378 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,397 miles

n/s/r tyre getting a little low on part of tread

Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,114 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 HNN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AO53 HNN, 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 HNN registered?

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

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