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LR52 HGP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,660 mi
Last recorded140,660 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 HGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 140,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 139,914 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 139,617 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 138,640 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 138,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 138,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 137,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 136,386 miles

all four tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 22 Nov 2017 135,258 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 134,223 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 133,068 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 124,316 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 124,316 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 121,944 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 121,924 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 105,707 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 29 Dec 2009 94,409 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 80,530 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 80,530 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,789 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 51,761 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 38,266 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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LR52 HGP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR52 HGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR52 HGP registered?

LR52 HGP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is LR52 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 HGP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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