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HX53 GFG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,405 mi
Last recorded130,405 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 GFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 May 2014 130,405 miles

both outer sills damaged

chip in windscreen

n/s/f valve stem perished

n/s/r tyre at 2mm

rear anti-roll bar rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 May 2013 121,950 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 117,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 106,159 miles

Exhaust centre mount disconnected but still supporting exhaust.

Front wipers poor.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,224 miles

Lower rear boost pipe leaking slightly

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

gear box oil leak (drive shaft seal)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,264 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,665 miles

Front wiperblades struggling to clear windscreen.

Small stonechip in windscreen.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 26,289 miles

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

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

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 GFG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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