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WN52 HBJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,445 mi
Last recorded131,445 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 HBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 131,445 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 125,556 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 125,556 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 119,394 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 119,394 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 114,254 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 109,036 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 103,978 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 99,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2009 93,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 89,308 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 82,487 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 82,416 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,643 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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WN52 HBJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WN52 HBJ, 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 WN52 HBJ registered?

WN52 HBJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WN52 HBJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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