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HN52 KJV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,015 mi
Last recorded122,015 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 KJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 122,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 115,857 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 115,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 109,012 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Screen washers require attention

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,741 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 103,710 miles

Central EXHAUST BRACKET DEFECTIVE[STILL SUPPORTING EXHAUST]

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 103,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S and O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,687 miles

covers fitted

various suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,849 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 88,849 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

eml on

engine misfire

oil level low

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,055 miles

All suspension corroded

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight drag offside rear brake

Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various suspension components corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,696 miles

front discs slight rusting

front wipers starting to split

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

slight drag on offside rear brake

various suspension components corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,090 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,619 miles

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

Offside front seatbelt lazy to return

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,675 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 39,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,865 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2008 31,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,311 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,394 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight lump in nearside rear tyre tread

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 KJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KJV, 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 KJV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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