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AD52 JEO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,149 mi
Last recorded216,149 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 JEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 216,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 214,033 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 214,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 211,352 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 211,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 208,195 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 203,530 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 199,679 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 199,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 196,600 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 189,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2018 183,202 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 183,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 176,091 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 176,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear bump stop split

Pass 21 Dec 2015 168,001 miles

rear bump stops split

Fail 21 Dec 2015 168,001 miles

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

rear bump stops split

Pass 8 Jan 2015 160,558 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 152,929 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 142,699 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 132,710 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 120,254 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 120,107 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 107,748 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 96,509 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 96,509 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,510 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,798 miles

n/sr tread wear outside edge.

o/s/r tyres slight tread wear,outter edge.

Fail 15 Jan 2007 70,798 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/sr tread wear outside edge.

o/s/r tyres slight tread wear,outter edge.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,928 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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AD52 JEO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD52 JEO, 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 AD52 JEO registered?

AD52 JEO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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