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HF53 EZT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

186,784 mi
Last recorded186,784 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 186,784 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 168,966 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 157,886 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 153,279 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 141,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2020 141,956 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2019 125,960 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,464 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 119,464 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Road wheel fixing missing all four nuts fitted (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 118,911 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all four wheels have one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror finisher slighty cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,232 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 100,723 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 90,500 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 73,891 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 59,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 59,968 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,351 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,366 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear wiper blade worn out not clearing

Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,353 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear wiper blade worn out not clearing

Pass 22 Aug 2009 48,582 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,239 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,735 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the tread

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut on the sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,665 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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 EZT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HF53 EZT, 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 HF53 EZT registered?

HF53 EZT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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