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DU52 HZY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,126 mi
Last recorded202,126 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 202,126 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear and nearside front ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside outer sills showing corrosion at front

parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 8 Feb 2019 196,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre more than one ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp slightly damaged

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 196,594 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal all so feels sponge (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre more than one ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp slightly damaged

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 193,435 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 188,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 182,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 178,421 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 173,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 168,821 miles

n/s steering rack joint has slight play

numerous brake pipes swelling under plastic coating

o/s/f seat starting to fray, but not weakening seat belt.

o/s/r & n/s/r foam bump stops deteriated,& dirt covers loose

Fail 13 Feb 2013 168,821 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s steering rack joint has slight play

numerous brake pipes swelling under plastic coating

o/s/f seat starting to fray, but not weakening seat belt.

o/s/r & n/s/r foam bump stops deteriated,& dirt covers loose

Pass 14 Feb 2012 162,907 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes swelling between plastic skin & pipe

Fail 13 Feb 2012 162,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pipes swelling between plastic skin & pipe

Pass 8 Feb 2011 157,160 miles

N/S TRACK ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER BALL JOINT.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 157,160 miles

N/S TRACK ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER BALL JOINT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 149,177 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 140,086 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 140,086 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2008 130,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 119,849 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 96,446 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 96,426 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HZY 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 71.4%.

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 DU52 HZY, 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 HZY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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