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DU52 HVY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,550 mi
Last recorded139,550 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 HVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 139,550 miles

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

Central exhaust bracket broken - exhaust system still adequately supported

unable to check rear seat belts - seats folded down and full of items

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Jul 2020 139,550 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded centre brake pipe going into n/s/r flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central exhaust bracket broken - exhaust system still adequately supported

unable to check rear seat belts - seats folded down and full of items

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Aug 2019 137,052 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts (seat's folded down and full of items)

Fail 1 Aug 2019 137,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts (seat's folded down and full of items)

Pass 19 Jul 2018 131,585 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 126,315 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 126,315 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 117,134 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 116,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,766 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 102,843 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 102,843 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 92,876 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,122 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 87,122 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,729 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,640 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,769 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,444 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,185 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,683 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,973 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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DU52 HVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DU52 HVY, 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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DU52 HVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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