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HF53 EZA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,934 mi
Last recorded177,934 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 177,934 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

all seatbelt retracting mechanisms getting weak

Fail 22 Nov 2022 177,920 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

all seatbelt retracting mechanisms getting weak

Pass 24 Nov 2021 172,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 172,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 168,985 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 168,985 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm broken on the NSF suspension arm. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Shoulder worn smooth and cords visible through the rubber. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Shoulder worn smooth and cords visible through the rubber. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 155,882 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 155,882 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective hose split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 146,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp level sensor broken but aims are correct

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 141,708 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 135,720 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 135,710 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 128,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 128,861 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 122,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 122,207 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,503 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,348 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,853 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 70,527 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,527 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,066 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 59,042 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,746 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r seat belts slow retracting

Pass 4 May 2007 38,585 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2007 38,585 miles

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

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

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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HF53 EZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HF53 EZA, 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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HF53 EZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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