MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s headlight slightly insecure
n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s headlight slightly insecure
n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease
n/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
n/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bolt in joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
n/s/r shock absorber cover loose
rear brake discs worn and pitted.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake discs worn and pitted.
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play at OSF lower ball joint.
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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HG53 UKU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HG53 UKU, 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 HG53 UKU registered?
HG53 UKU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2003.
Is HG53 UKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG53 UKU shows 18 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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