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OU53 HKL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,714 mi
Last recorded161,714 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 161,714 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 155,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 149,089 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 149,089 miles

Nearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 140,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 131,828 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 121,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 110,818 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,364 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre edges worn

Fail 12 Jan 2015 108,355 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre edges worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Nov 2011 90,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 90,431 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 82,753 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,506 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,439 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 44,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 44,548 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,968 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 HKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HKL, 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 HKL registered?

OU53 HKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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