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HN52 CVJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,591 mi
Last recorded141,591 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 CVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 141,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 134,988 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 128,766 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 128,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 122,080 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch cover insecure

rear brake disc corroding

slight exhaust leak

slight play at n/s track rod

slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Fail 17 Oct 2016 122,080 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

o/s/r wheel arch cover insecure

rear brake disc corroding

slight exhaust leak

slight play at n/s track rod

slight play at o/s/f steering arm

Pass 2 Nov 2015 117,926 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake disc corroding

slight play at o/s steering arm

Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,666 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front shock absorbers has reduced damping

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,005 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 98,548 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,061 miles

Slight wear in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,066 miles

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

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

nearside parking brake efforts considerably weaker than offside parking brake efforts

nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Dec 2009 66,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,822 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,801 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 37,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 33,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 33,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HN52 CVJ, 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 CVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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