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WK53 HPV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,332 mi
Last recorded165,332 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 HPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 165,332 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 145,181 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 145,181 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 123,607 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 123,607 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 106,846 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,887 miles

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

front brake discs coroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 96,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs coroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 87,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2010 65,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2009 42,427 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,033 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 21,779 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 21,773 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,734 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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WK53 HPV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WK53 HPV, 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 WK53 HPV registered?

WK53 HPV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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