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OU53 HHY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,636 mi
Last recorded137,636 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 137,636 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various point front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 137,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various point front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 136,339 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 134,463 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 127,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 125,070 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 125,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 123,670 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 123,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 116,242 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 108,313 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 108,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 90,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,790 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 76,078 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,107 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,638 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2009 52,678 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,630 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 37,927 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,774 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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OU53 HHY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OU53 HHY, 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 OU53 HHY registered?

OU53 HHY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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