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HX53 OSY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

246,513 mi
Last recorded246,513 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 OSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 246,513 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.40 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 239,631 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 230,822 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 230,814 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 225,509 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 215,329 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 204,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 191,800 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 175,613 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 154,097 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 154,063 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 139,198 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 124,729 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 112,834 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad getting abit worn

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

O/S/R Indicator bulb almost faded to wite light (BOARDER LINE)

Small crack at N/S of screen

Pass 29 Oct 2010 89,233 miles

Brake pedal grip is worn.

Fuel cap cover is difficult to open.

Noted. Damage to panels at offside rear.

Offside front wish bone rear bush is starting to crack at rubber,

Pass 29 Oct 2009 73,883 miles

Both O/S/F and O/S/R indicators starting to get abit faded

Centre exhaust mounting corroded and broken away from pipe (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

N/S/R tyre low on tread at outer edge area and nearing limits of wear

O/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread

Slight damage at O/S/R w/arch edge and quater panel

Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,921 miles

Front brake discs appear worn.

Front brake pads appear low on friction material.

Nearside outer mirror is damaged.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 47,774 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,539 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OSY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OSY, 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 OSY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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