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AD52 RHV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

125,251 mi
Last recorded125,251 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 RHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 125,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2026 125,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 119,658 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 119,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 113,445 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,287 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2023 109,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack slight play

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,324 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 94,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 94,151 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,175 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,050 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,523 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,785 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,045 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,243 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,750 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,638 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 RHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RHV, 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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AD52 RHV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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