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HX53 RJY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

329,254 mi
Last recorded329,254 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 RJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 329,254 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 323,771 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 319,866 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

nsf tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 302,473 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 280,380 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 280,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 263,788 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 245,171 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 223,293 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 201,242 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 179,612 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 179,612 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 156,187 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 156,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 133,726 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 105,469 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 68,559 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 RJY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 RJY, 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 RJY registered?

HX53 RJY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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