MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,870 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes
Steering and suspension gaiters perishing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes
Steering and suspension gaiters perishing
Brake pipes corroding
Exhaust corroding
Rear brake discs corroding
Rear coil spring top mounts worn
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake discs and brake pipes corroding
Exhaust corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring top mounts worn
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both rear brake discs slightly worn. Rear axle beam corroded.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Metal brake pipes have been greased.
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brake discs slightly pitted grooved and worn
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY53 HBD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 AY53 HBD, 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 AY53 HBD registered?
AY53 HBD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.
Is AY53 HBD safe to buy?
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