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HN52 KGU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,167 mi
Last recorded188,167 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 KGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 188,167 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 188,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 175,169 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 164,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 151,841 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 151,841 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 135,902 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 121,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2009 103,892 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 90,119 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 79,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both number plates discolouring

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2007 79,198 miles

both number plates discolouring

front brake discs lipped

front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2006 63,768 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 63,768 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

front brake discs corroded and worn

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 KGU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HN52 KGU, 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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What year was HN52 KGU registered?

HN52 KGU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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