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HX53 KRF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

189,054 mi
Last recorded189,054 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 189,054 miles

Clutch noisy

Near side front tyre close to limit

Near side sill lip damaged

Near side wind screen washer jet faulty

Off side front tyre wearing @ outer edge and possibly punctured

Off side rear indicator pale

Off side sill lip damaged

Park brake notchy on application

Parking permit in swept area

Wind screen chipped

Fail 5 Jul 2013 189,054 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Clutch noisy

Near side front tyre close to limit

Near side sill lip damaged

Near side wind screen washer jet faulty

Off side front tyre wearing @ outer edge and possibly punctured

Off side rear indicator pale

Off side sill lip damaged

Park brake notchy on application

Parking permit in swept area

Wind screen chipped

Pass 3 Jul 2012 173,706 miles

Front number plate blemished.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 173,706 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate blemished.

Offside rear tyre punctured.

Slight run-out offside rear tyre.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 158,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 158,192 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 142,742 miles

Both rear tyres, tread blocks worn uneven

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside front tyre on legal limmit

Play in nearside track rod, inner joint

Pass 5 Jul 2010 142,742 miles

Both rear tyres, tread blocks worn uneven

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre on legal limmit

Play in nearside track rod, inner joint

Pass 30 Jun 2009 127,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2009 127,362 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2008 109,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in nearside steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2007 91,994 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 91,992 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 91,772 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 91,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 70,544 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall on tyre cut

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 KRF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KRF, 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 KRF registered?

HX53 KRF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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