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AD52 RNF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,834 mi
Last recorded141,834 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 141,834 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 141,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 137,030 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2017 137,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 130,643 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 130,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 127,104 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2015 126,965 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sidelights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 123,458 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 117,652 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 107,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 107,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 100,156 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 92,663 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 92,663 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 84,729 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,967 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 66,282 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 66,282 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,894 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,017 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 RNF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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