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AD52 UCR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,199 mi
Last recorded187,199 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UCR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 187,199 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 187,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 179,338 miles

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 27 Jul 2016 179,307 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 21 Jul 2015 167,282 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 163,136 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 163,136 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 150,466 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 139,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 121,541 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 96,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,164 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 67,598 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,598 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,663 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,944 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 42,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,450 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 UCR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD52 UCR?

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What year was AD52 UCR registered?

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

Is AD52 UCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 UCR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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