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HX53 LDV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,447 mi
Last recorded104,447 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2016 104,447 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,601 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 Aug 2013 75,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 13 Sep 2012 71,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage on nearside rear door sill,wheel arch & door

front no.plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,531 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage on nearside rear door sill,wheel arch & door

front no.plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,790 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 64,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,646 miles

nearside rear door &wheel arch damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2009 51,497 miles

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

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

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

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

front reg.plate cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 21,025 miles

glow plug warning light flashing.

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 LDV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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