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HX53 RJZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

341,938 mi
Last recorded341,938 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 341,938 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 328,206 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 328,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 310,812 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 310,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 289,726 miles

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

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

powersteering pump noisy

Pass 28 Sep 2012 272,591 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 272,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 249,304 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 223,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 192,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 162,253 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 125,238 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 100,259 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 74,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 RJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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