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HV52 ZNJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,513 mi
Last recorded87,513 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 ZNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2016 87,513 miles

Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable lower power steering pipe furrel badley corroded (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective all belts slow retracting (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 77,350 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,195 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,464 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,819 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,570 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,827 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,231 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,458 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 ZNJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

HV52 ZNJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is HV52 ZNJ safe to buy?

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