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HN52 CWD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,489 mi
Last recorded147,489 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 CWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 147,489 miles

Both sills damaged

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt frayed

Fail 21 Mar 2017 147,487 miles

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both sills damaged

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt frayed

Pass 2 Mar 2016 138,925 miles

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 11 Apr 2015 135,193 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 135,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 130,037 miles

Front tyres slightly worn inner edge

Rear brake discs heavily worn

Pass 3 May 2013 125,179 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 125,179 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 118,928 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 114,823 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 109,258 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Child seat nearside rear

Pass 5 May 2009 104,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 102,395 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 89,612 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,711 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 64,966 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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HN52 CWD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CWD, 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 CWD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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