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HX53 LCO

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,457 mi
Last recorded238,457 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 238,457 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 228,152 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 212,517 miles

Engine under cover missing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

One bulb not working in high rear brake light

Rear boot inner cover missing

Slight damage to offside lower door sill front end

Slight split in offside front wiper blade rubber

Slight split in rear wiper blade rubber

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

exhaust smokey

Fail 4 Feb 2012 212,517 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine under cover missing

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

One bulb not working in high rear brake light

Rear boot inner cover missing

Slight damage to offside lower door sill front end

Slight split in offside front wiper blade rubber

Slight split in rear wiper blade rubber

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

exhaust smokey

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 LCO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCO, 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 LCO registered?

HX53 LCO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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