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AD52 NSO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,114 mi
Last recorded215,114 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 NSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 215,114 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 207,038 miles

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe, both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 207,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. nearside rear seat backrest. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Drivers belt. (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Both wipers. (3.4 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe, both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, also cuts not cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 202,260 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 202,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 192,067 miles

both outer door sills coroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 184,401 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 184,401 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 173,533 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount corroded and unattached

Pass 7 Oct 2020 169,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake lever has more than normal travel

Fail 7 Oct 2020 169,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake lever has more than normal travel

Pass 22 Aug 2019 157,829 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 141,966 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 123,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded around a weld (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 105,618 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 105,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,806 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 49,107 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,134 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 38,206 miles

Foreign Object in nearside front ABS sensor ring.

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,206 miles

Foreign Object in nearside front ABS sensor ring.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,176 miles

Inside face of front brake discsin poor condition.

Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,929 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,028 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,051 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 15,575 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 12,048 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 NSO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD52 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

AD52 NSO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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