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HV52 ZRF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,488 mi
Last recorded72,488 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 ZRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 72,488 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 63,465 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 63,465 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 57,869 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 54,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 54,149 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,116 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 52,470 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 51,785 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 51,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 49,947 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 48,251 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,379 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,188 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,743 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 38,276 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,672 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,894 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 30,693 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,332 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,142 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 21,129 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 ZRF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

HV52 ZRF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is HV52 ZRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 ZRF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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