MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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poss exhaust manifold gaskets blowing when cold.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
poss exhaust manifold gaskets blowing when cold.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre perrished between tread
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear coil springs are corroding
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear coil springs are corroding
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear coil springs have slight corrosion
strong advise both rear tyres are on 0to2mm both tyres wearing on inner edge
both rear coil springs have slight corrosion
strong advise both rear tyres are on 0to2mm both tyres wearing on inner edge
offside front shock just starting to leak
slight play offside of steering rack
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake travel long
offside inner CV boot weeping
slight play offside steering rack
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake travel long
offside inner CV boot weeping
slight play offside steering rack
Slight play detected in offside front steering arm.
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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HF53 FAM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?
HF53 FAM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is HF53 FAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for HF53 FAM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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