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HX53 UPL

2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

216,655 mi
Last recorded216,655 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI98,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UPL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 216,655 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 186,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 165,743 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 145,034 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 117,229 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 101,840 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 101,840 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Freeplay O/S/F WHEEL.

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI?

Based on 1,866 MOT tests across 450 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
8,541
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
450
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Registration plate lamp not working 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
brake disc excessively pitted 6
brake binding 5
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HX53 UPL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 98,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 UPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX53 UPL registered?

HX53 UPL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is HX53 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 UPL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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