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HX53 KUA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,527 mi
Last recorded118,527 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 118,527 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 115,270 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 113,925 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 111,566 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 111,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 105,482 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 101,011 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 97,090 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,184 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,517 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 79,474 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,608 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 65,835 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 65,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,458 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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 42,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,097 miles

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm markers and low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 KUA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KUA, 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 KUA registered?

HX53 KUA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is HX53 KUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 KUA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HX53 KUA have outstanding finance?

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