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HX53 UKA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,665 mi
Last recorded216,665 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 216,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 216,336 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 213,865 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 205,298 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 29 Apr 2015 181,871 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 146,551 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 120,611 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 120,611 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 110,602 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

rear middle seat belt sticking

Pass 30 Apr 2012 110,602 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

rear middle seat belt sticking

Pass 13 Apr 2011 98,375 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 80,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,655 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 64,867 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 56,341 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 56,341 miles

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

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

both front tyres close to wear limit on edges.

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge.

offside rear tyre has cut in tread but not exsposing inner chord.

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 UKA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 UKA, 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 UKA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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