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PX53 HRR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,314 mi
Last recorded158,314 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 HRR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 158,314 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 158,314 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 146,855 miles

Engine oil level low.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 146,855 miles

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 183,674 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 183,470 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed letter (R) (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 167,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Aug 2014 167,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Aug 2013 146,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

wiper poor

Fail 31 Aug 2013 146,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wiper poor

Pass 26 Aug 2012 126,963 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Aug 2012 126,963 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 106,825 miles

n/s/front tyre 1,8mm tread depth

n/s/rear shock dust cover insecure

n/s/rear tyre badly distorted--noisey on road ---

Fail 22 Aug 2011 106,825 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/front tyre 1,8mm tread depth

n/s/rear shock dust cover insecure

n/s/rear tyre badly distorted--noisey on road ---

Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,056 miles

both rear shock dust covers adrift

n/s/rear tyre badly distorted

Fail 29 Aug 2009 67,328 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2009 67,328 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,441 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 41,436 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,007 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,965 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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PX53 HRR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PX53 HRR, 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 PX53 HRR registered?

PX53 HRR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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