MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in O/S/R tyre
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HX53 GFJ safe to buy?
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