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AY53 HBD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,870 mi
Last recorded117,870 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,870 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Steering and suspension gaiters perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2017 117,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 109,889 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear coil spring top mounts worn

Fail 14 Sep 2016 109,889 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,772 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,914 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 68,730 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,619 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 59,619 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,333 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,998 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,843 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly pitted grooved and worn

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,441 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,826 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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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.

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