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MX53 HKT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,534 mi
Last recorded114,534 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 HKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,534 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,732 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,036 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 108,573 miles

overhead stop light segment inoperative

Fail 24 Oct 2013 108,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

overhead stop light segment inoperative

Pass 9 Oct 2012 101,746 miles

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

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

nearsidev washer jet inoperative but screen still being cleared effectively

segments of overhead stop light inoperative

Pass 11 Oct 2011 89,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,511 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,386 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,348 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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MX53 HKT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MX53 HKT, 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 MX53 HKT registered?

MX53 HKT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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