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FH52 DNV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,170 mi
Last recorded141,170 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 DNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 141,170 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 140,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 111,129 miles

only just passed emissions

osr hand brake effort slightly low

rear shocker shrouds dropped

slight play in nsf lower ball joint

unable to check brake pipes fully due to coverings

Pass 15 Jan 2014 82,939 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 82,938 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,384 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 68,384 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,252 miles

slight scratches on windsceen area zone A

under tray damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2012 59,252 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight scratches on windsceen area zone A

under tray damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,174 miles

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

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

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

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

anti roll bar bushes worn.

offside mirror glass cracked.

rear bump stops splitting.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 50,174 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

anti roll bar bushes worn.

offside mirror glass cracked.

rear bump stops splitting.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,325 miles

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

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

o/s/f + n/s/f brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,411 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,620 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,808 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 15,780 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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FH52 DNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH52 DNV, 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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FH52 DNV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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