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HX53 LFG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,871 mi
Last recorded135,871 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 LFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 135,871 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 123,195 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 118,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,367 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 112,367 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2015 105,112 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 105,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,481 miles

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

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

undertray partially insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2014 98,481 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

undertray partially insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,394 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 92,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,289 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,984 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,667 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,047 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,902 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 LFG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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