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HX53 LCV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

219,722 mi
Last recorded219,722 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 219,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

front indicator lenes damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2017 219,720 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

front indicator lenes damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2015 205,126 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 205,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 194,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light illuminated

Nearside front indicator lens cover cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2014 193,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front indicator lens cover cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 177,024 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

engine management light stays on

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2013 177,024 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

engine management light stays on

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2012 167,919 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front (rear) lower suspension arm bushes are perishing

chip in windscreen

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2011 158,674 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 158,674 miles

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

front lower arm bushes perishing

front undertray loose

o/s/r door does not open

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 16 Sep 2010 140,035 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 140,035 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

chip in windscreen

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/r door does not open from outside or inside

rear number plate deteriating

slight wear and lip to both front brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2009 126,451 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray adrift and split

front bumper split accedent damage

rear number plate faded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 110,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 97,405 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,482 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 LCV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LCV, 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 LCV registered?

HX53 LCV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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