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HX53 GFJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

217,957 mi
Last recorded217,957 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 217,957 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)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 217,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 192,706 miles

Both front cill lips damaged

Coolant temprature light on

Engine management light on

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil level below dipstick 0.5 liter added to minimum for test

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

Rear head restraints not fitted

Serious oil leak

Vechicle has been lowered

Fail 22 Sep 2014 192,348 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front cill lips damaged

Coolant temprature light on

Engine management light on

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil level below dipstick 0.5 liter added to minimum for test

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

Rear head restraints not fitted

Serious oil leak

Vechicle has been lowered

Pass 11 Sep 2013 175,900 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 175,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 158,727 miles

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2012 158,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Cut in N/S/F and O/S/R tyre wall no cord showing

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2011 147,683 miles

n/s/f drive shaft inner boot split

n/s/f drive shaft outer boot deteriorated

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f drive shaft outer boot fouling strut

Fail 7 Sep 2011 147,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f drive shaft inner boot split

n/s/f drive shaft outer boot deteriorated

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f drive shaft outer boot fouling strut

Pass 9 Sep 2010 135,664 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 135,664 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 118,861 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 108,813 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 108,813 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 91,030 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 66,191 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 GFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GFJ, 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 GFJ registered?

HX53 GFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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