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AD52 UCV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,088 mi
Last recorded131,088 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 131,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 127,258 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 127,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 123,869 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,412 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 113,407 miles

Nearside outer sill damage

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear brake noisy

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

Pass 10 May 2018 105,020 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

damage n/s sill area

Pass 11 May 2017 99,425 miles

Nearside Outer body sill damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2017 99,425 miles

Nearside Outer body sill damaged

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 May 2016 93,311 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack arm worn

Nearside Lower outer sill damaged

Pass 12 May 2015 88,150 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside sill damage

Fail 12 May 2015 88,150 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside sill damage

Pass 16 May 2014 81,940 miles

damage to nearside lower outer sill.

Fail 7 May 2013 77,575 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 77,575 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 73,019 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 68,449 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 68,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,591 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,623 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 2 May 2008 52,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 47,308 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 47,053 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 33,956 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 UCV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

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

Is AD52 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 UCV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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