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AD52 RPU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

228,938 mi
Last recorded228,938 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 228,938 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play and offside inner tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2017 228,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror glass insurecure

slight play in both steering arm ball joints

Pass 27 Feb 2016 216,162 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside steering arm has slight play at inner joint

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Fail 27 Feb 2016 216,162 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside steering arm has slight play at inner joint

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 203,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 182,972 miles

NS steering arm has slight play

OS steering arm has slight play

Fail 4 Feb 2014 182,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

NS steering arm has slight play

OS steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2013 152,597 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 152,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 132,124 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 132,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 117,235 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crack in windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2010 108,082 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2009 93,846 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 77,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 61,963 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RPU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

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

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