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HF53 KMU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,869 mi
Last recorded157,869 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 KMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 157,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2016 157,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2015 134,060 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 134,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,623 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 108,623 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,309 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,227 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,319 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,891 miles

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)

offside reverse lamp not working

Fail 7 Aug 2009 48,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,407 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,801 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KMU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HF53 KMU, 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 KMU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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