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PN52 KHV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,748 mi
Last recorded131,748 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 KHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 131,748 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 131,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 126,615 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 126,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 118,374 miles

Both lower arm bushes have slight movement

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jan 2014 110,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front antiroll bar d-bushes worn

Fail 8 Jan 2014 110,935 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front antiroll bar d-bushes worn

Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,597 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)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jan 2013 102,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,816 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 83,612 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 75,525 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 6,553 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 58,640 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 51,027 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 40,856 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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PN52 KHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN52 KHV, 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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PN52 KHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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