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AD52 UEA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,600 mi
Last recorded136,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 136,600 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 130,681 miles

front number plate in poor condition

front shockabsorbers poor damping

o/s rear service and parking brake poor performance

slight distortion n/s rear tyre

wiper arms loose on spindles

o/s rear tyre worn to limit

Fail 29 Dec 2010 130,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate in poor condition

front shockabsorbers poor damping

o/s rear service and parking brake poor performance

slight distortion n/s rear tyre

wiper arms loose on spindles

o/s rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 30 Dec 2009 112,099 miles

engine management light on

engine missfire at low revs

Pass 29 Dec 2008 90,019 miles

front number plate in poor condition

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

o/s front tyre pressure low

slight blow on exhaust engine end

Pass 21 Jan 2008 72,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front indicator lens missing

Rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 5 Jan 2007 53,291 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 53,291 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UEA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEA, 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 UEA registered?

AD52 UEA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is AD52 UEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 UEA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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