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AD52 RMZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 122,973 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 122,969 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Lower turbo pipe insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2021 121,178 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 118,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 118,365 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 116,173 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 116,138 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 114,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 114,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,274 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 109,274 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 99,199 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 90,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,211 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 81,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,688 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,525 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,006 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 72,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,695 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,695 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,528 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,084 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,977 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 41,051 miles

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

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 RMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

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

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