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HV52 ZRD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

242,147 mi
Last recorded242,147 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 ZRD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 242,147 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 213,802 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 213,691 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively backplate damp (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 190,149 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 173,730 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 157,095 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 142,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2017 142,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 120,422 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 104,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 104,252 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 97,484 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 97,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 92,557 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,557 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,973 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 82,142 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 67,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 58,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 49,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine bay covered by undertray

light stonechips in windscreen

rear washer jet not working

some corrosion to front brake discs on inner surface

Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,241 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn to wear indicator

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 ZRD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HV52 ZRD, 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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HV52 ZRD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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