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HV52 WJY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,346 mi
Last recorded156,346 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 WJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 156,346 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 146,899 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 136,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 126,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot security

chip to screen

Pass 5 Dec 2014 120,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2014 120,147 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2013 114,052 miles

o/s rear body damaged +n/s rear door

Fail 6 Dec 2013 114,052 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear body damaged +n/s rear door

Pass 7 Dec 2012 106,026 miles

near side rear tyre waring out of shape sligtly

Pass 5 Nov 2011 91,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,031 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,128 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,377 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,410 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,470 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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HV52 WJY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV52 WJY, 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 HV52 WJY registered?

HV52 WJY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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