MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn on inner edge
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake disc scored
nearside rear brake pads scorched due to sized linkage
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake disc scored
nearside rear brake pads scorched due to sized linkage
nearside rear parking brake linkage to brake caliper sized
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight bind nearside rear handbrake linkage
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear brake binding. advise new rear disc and pads,nearside rear caliper inspection.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear brake binding. advise new rear disc and pads,nearside rear caliper inspection.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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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HX53 EAK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 HX53 EAK, 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 HX53 EAK registered?
HX53 EAK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is HX53 EAK safe to buy?
The MOT history for HX53 EAK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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