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AU53 HHZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,848 mi
Last recorded152,848 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 152,848 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 145,323 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 145,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2015 134,919 miles

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

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

n/s/f traction control linkage broken

Fail 6 May 2015 134,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f traction control linkage broken

Pass 28 Apr 2014 123,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 112,316 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 100,874 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 91,556 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 91,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,655 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 81,557 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres side wall getting perrished.

center exhaust mtg broken,but exhaust still supported.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,997 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,516 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 51,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,608 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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AU53 HHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU53 HHZ, 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 AU53 HHZ registered?

AU53 HHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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