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HK53 EUO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,637 mi
Last recorded158,637 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 EUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 158,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket insecure ------ns handbrake cable in poor condition -----nsf brake disc back plate rubbing

Fail 3 Jan 2013 158,637 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket insecure ------ns handbrake cable in poor condition -----nsf brake disc back plate rubbing

Pass 6 Dec 2011 141,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 123,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 123,540 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 115,719 miles

Both rear and n/s/f indicators faded. Movement in o/s track rod. Evidence of movement in front antiroll bar bushes. Rear shock absorber covers insecure. o/s/r tyre out of shape.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 110,987 miles

Movement in o/s track rod. Slight rear brake imbalance.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 110,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Movement in o/s track rod. Slight rear brake imbalance.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 105,244 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 105,243 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 91,603 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 91,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play in offside steering rack

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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HK53 EUO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HK53 EUO, 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 HK53 EUO registered?

HK53 EUO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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