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HX53 FYM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,936 mi
Last recorded175,936 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 175,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 175,849 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure not located on bottom mounting (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 167,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 160,279 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 160,279 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 153,705 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 147,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 140,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 140,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 132,488 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 124,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 117,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 109,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,359 miles

handbrake lever stiff operation

Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,747 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,132 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,513 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 69,062 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,294 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 52,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in windscreen

rear tyres atarting to get low

Pass 13 Sep 2007 52,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips in windscreen

rear tyres atarting to get low

Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,565 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 FYM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

HX53 FYM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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