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AD52 RJU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,666 mi
Last recorded157,666 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 RJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 157,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside & nearside rear brake disc splash guards corroded

offside & nearside rear bump stops deteriorated

offside rear brake caliper lever sticking

Fail 12 Apr 2019 157,656 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside rear brake caliper lever sticking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside & nearside rear brake disc splash guards corroded

offside & nearside rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 148,939 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively border pass (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 148,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper where flexi hose fits (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively border pass (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2018 148,802 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 140,448 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 132,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint border pass (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

possible weep from o/s rear brake caliper

Pass 31 Mar 2015 124,323 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 117,541 miles

exhaust corroded and leaking at rear of cat.

n/s rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 110,200 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 110,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 104,722 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 98,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2009 81,352 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 69,568 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,506 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 RJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RJU, 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 RJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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