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AD52 UDL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,370 mi
Last recorded87,370 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 UDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 87,370 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 6 Feb 2017 87,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot deteriorated (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release not locking (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

engine management lamp on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,764 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front exhaust bracket corroding

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front flasher slightly insecure

Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

engine management lamp on

Fail 25 Jan 2016 82,762 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release catch not locking in (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake pads wearing low

Front exhaust bracket corroding

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front flasher slightly insecure

Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

engine management lamp on

Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,108 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 19 Jan 2015 78,107 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 20 Jan 2014 73,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management lamp on

n.s.f door slightly damaged

o.s.f tyre outer edge worn

Fail 20 Jan 2014 73,148 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management lamp on

n.s.f door slightly damaged

o.s.f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,828 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

center exhaust mount broken off

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,567 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 63,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2011 57,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2010 52,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre mounting broken

Fail 15 Jan 2010 52,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust centre mounting broken

Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,278 miles

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

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

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

some high level brake lamps not working

Fail 29 Dec 2008 46,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

some high level brake lamps not working

Pass 5 Jan 2008 39,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2008 39,923 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,501 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear child seats fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2006 26,859 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 UDL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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