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HFZ 5703

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

274,261 mi
Last recorded274,261 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 5703
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2022 274,261 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2022 274,261 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect b/s (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 271,052 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 271,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 267,740 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 267,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2017 145,863 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 115,635 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wishbones back bushes have slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

n/s/f shocker has misting of oil

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,634 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,996 miles

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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HFZ 5703 is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,226 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 HFZ 5703, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HFZ 5703 registered?

HFZ 5703 is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is HFZ 5703 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 5703 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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