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DU52 HXH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,073 mi
Last recorded153,073 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 HXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 153,073 miles

outer cover missing from offside front indicator

passenger side dash damaged possibly by airbag deployment in the past

radiator leaking

Fail 15 Oct 2015 152,973 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper sticking out (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

outer cover missing from offside front indicator

passenger side dash damaged possibly by airbag deployment in the past

radiator leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2014 143,199 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 143,199 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 125,030 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 101,620 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2011 79,225 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 51,898 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 49,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 47,469 miles

slight binding offside rear brake

exhaust rattle

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,665 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 HXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU52 HXH, 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 DU52 HXH registered?

DU52 HXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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The MOT history for DU52 HXH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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