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HX53 GDK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,731 mi
Last recorded128,731 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 GDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 128,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 116,091 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 106,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front and n/s/r tyres worn more on inner edges of tread both n/s tyres worn smooth

Fail 22 Oct 2015 106,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front and n/s/r tyres worn more on inner edges of tread both n/s tyres worn smooth

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

signs of offside rear brake over heated

slight bind from offside rear brake

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust catalyst heat shield loose

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

signs of previous over heating from offside rear brake

Pass 8 Oct 2012 74,356 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 74,356 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,747 miles

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

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

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

build up of corrosion on the edges of front and rear brake discs.

childs seats fitted to o/s & n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

general exhaust corrosion.

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach the cords.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.tyre tread depth down to 2mm.

rear suspension springs corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,588 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted therefore complete seat belt inspection not possible

rear reg.plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2009 42,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to n/s & o/s rear

rear registration plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 36,374 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,288 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 23,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,313 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 GDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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