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LV52 HSX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,235 mi
Last recorded180,235 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 HSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 180,235 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 168,696 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 159,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 159,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 137,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 113,762 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 113,762 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 92,479 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 92,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 68,579 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 68,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,531 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 39,531 miles

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,531 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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LV52 HSX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV52 HSX, 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

How do I check the history of LV52 HSX?

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What year was LV52 HSX registered?

LV52 HSX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is LV52 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 HSX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV52 HSX have outstanding finance?

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