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HX53 FVL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,689 mi
Last recorded175,689 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 175,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 175,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 157,804 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 157,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 138,203 miles

Both front tyre treads are getting low

Under-trays fitted which obscure some components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 127,247 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 117,447 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear suspension bumpstop perished

offside sill damaged(front)

rear exhaust box mounting starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to delaminate

various cuts in all tyres-tread side- no cords showing-note all tyres worn to 3mm

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 2 Oct 2012 108,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wiper blades split (clear screen)

rear axle bushes split (no excessive movement)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 108,254 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wiper blades split (clear screen)

rear axle bushes split (no excessive movement)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,590 miles

Slight exhaust gas leak from rust around catalyst.

Small stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,422 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 73,809 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 73,809 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

centre exhaust pipe bracket broken[still supporting exhaust system]

nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear suspension bumpstop perished

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,383 miles

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

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

Several small stone chips in front screen.

Wipers smearing. Degreased both screen and blades.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,321 miles

Front and rear brake discs coroded around edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,557 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside wishbone rear bush seperating

windscreen wiper blades smear[adequate view provided]

Fail 29 Sep 2006 28,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside wishbone rear bush seperating

windscreen wiper blades smear[adequate view provided]

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 FVL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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