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HX53 EAK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

210,238 mi
Last recorded210,238 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 EAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 210,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2012 210,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 187,822 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 165,180 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 165,180 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 142,820 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind nearside rear handbrake linkage

Fail 4 Sep 2008 118,910 miles

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.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 118,910 miles

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.

Fail 14 Sep 2007 107,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 107,258 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2006 95,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 95,223 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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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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HX53 EAK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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