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AD52 TWN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,609 mi
Last recorded162,609 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 TWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 162,609 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 162,609 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 147,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 137,241 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 137,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 129,626 miles

front brake discs worn and pads close to minimum

play nearside track rod end

rear pads wearing thi and discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 119,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 105,626 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner egde

o/s/r tyre poor wear

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,735 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 91,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,117 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,210 miles

rear brake discs and pads poor

Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,244 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 56,989 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,114 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 34,063 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,859 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 TWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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