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HX53 LDD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,803 mi
Last recorded103,803 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2015 103,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 103,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,737 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 98,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 91,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 86,258 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 72,067 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 65,843 miles

o/s and rear wipers are split

rear brakes very noisey and have an imbalance

Pass 23 Dec 2008 58,954 miles

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

rear brakes are noisy in operation..advise inspect..slight wear in front anti roll bar rubber bushings..

Pass 27 Dec 2007 51,825 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,652 miles

front brake discs corroded.

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 LDD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LDD, 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 LDD registered?

HX53 LDD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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