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OU53 HKH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

254,000 mi
Last recorded254,000 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 254,000 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 236,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 219,917 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear discs corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure loose (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged n/s & o/s rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front not clearing as should (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 215,044 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 198,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 186,805 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 180,828 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 180,794 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 171,577 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 171,504 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 162,474 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 162,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 152,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 146,886 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 138,249 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 129,602 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 116,840 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 106,430 miles

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

Offside front tyre 2.4mm,,,,Nearside front tyre 2.2mm

Slight binding nearside rear brake assembly

Pass 19 Jan 2012 106,430 miles

Offside front tyre 2.4mm,,,,Nearside front tyre 2.2mm

Slight binding nearside rear brake assembly

Pass 14 Jan 2011 96,242 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 96,238 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake discs slight pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,457 miles

offside front tyre 3.6mm,,,,Nearside front tyre 3.4mm

Fail 15 Jan 2010 84,457 miles

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

offside front tyre 3.6mm,,,,Nearside front tyre 3.4mm

Pass 15 Jan 2009 75,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 75,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 67,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

both the front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner braking surfaces

child seats fitted to both rear outer adult seatbelts not allowing full and thorough inspection of the corresponding seatbelt

nearside front indicator lens damaged but not emiting light other than amber

slight scraping noise from nearside rear brake when wheel rotated

Pass 15 Jan 2008 67,084 miles

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

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

both the front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner braking surfaces

child seats fitted to both rear outer adult seatbelts not allowing full and thorough inspection of the corresponding seatbelt

nearside front indicator lens damaged but not emiting light other than amber

slight scraping noise from nearside rear brake when wheel rotated

Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,928 miles

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

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 HKH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HKH, 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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OU53 HKH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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