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HF53 JYJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,228 mi
Last recorded142,228 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 JYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 142,228 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 139,674 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 133,090 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 133,090 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 133,072 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2012 131,431 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND PITTED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

O/S FRONT TYRE GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

Fail 21 Feb 2012 131,431 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND PITTED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

O/S FRONT TYRE GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

Pass 23 Nov 2009 124,336 miles

both driveshaft inner cv boots not properly secured

Fail 23 Nov 2009 124,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both driveshaft inner cv boots not properly secured

Pass 25 Nov 2008 111,505 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 93,671 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,381 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

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 JYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JYJ, 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 JYJ registered?

HF53 JYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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The MOT history for HF53 JYJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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