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HX53 LBO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,915 mi
Last recorded96,915 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

signs of oil and coolant leaks.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 96,915 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

signs of oil and coolant leaks.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 85,960 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal spongy

exhaust hanger corroded

fan motor noisey

oil on min mark

rear drums warped

springs corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 85,952 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

exhaust hanger corroded

fan motor noisey

oil on min mark

rear drums warped

springs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 76,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,327 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,034 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2006 30,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 30,773 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 LBO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LBO, 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 LBO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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