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HN52 CSU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

193,267 mi
Last recorded193,267 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 CSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2019 193,267 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired servo pipe split (1.1.3 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both nearside and offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2018 187,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 187,262 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 178,444 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 165,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front wiper clip exposed

Rear both bump stops insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2016 165,975 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front wiper clip exposed

Rear both bump stops insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2015 147,180 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 147,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 135,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 126,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 126,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 110,465 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 110,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 103,170 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 95,031 miles

Offside rear brake disc badly pitted and worn.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 94,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake disc badly pitted and worn.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,822 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 84,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 81,286 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 81,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,208 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 55,809 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 41,045 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate water ingress

full engine under tray fitted view restricted

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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HN52 CSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HN52 CSU, 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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HN52 CSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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