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HD53 MFP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,703 mi
Last recorded59,703 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 MFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 59,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 53,181 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 53,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 44,985 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 43,477 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 42,688 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,016 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 42,016 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 41,261 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 41,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 40,122 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 38,275 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 37,097 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,699 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,503 miles

N/s/f wiper starting to judder across screen.

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 33,024 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,341 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 26,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 26,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,131 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 13,613 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 10,484 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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HD53 MFP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HD53 MFP, 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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HD53 MFP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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