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WL53 HGA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,539 mi
Last recorded83,539 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 HGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,536 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre approaching wear indicators

n/s/r tyre approaching wear indicators

rear axle beam very rusty in general and especially around front mounting bushes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2012 78,789 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre approaching wear indicators

n/s/r tyre approaching wear indicators

rear axle beam very rusty in general and especially around front mounting bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,395 miles

slight play n/s/f inner rack

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,372 miles

front discs pitting on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2009 56,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front discs pitting on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,589 miles

front pads starting to look low

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,403 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES COULD BE IMPROVED

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

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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WL53 HGA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WL53 HGA, 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 WL53 HGA registered?

WL53 HGA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is WL53 HGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL53 HGA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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