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AD52 UEH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

223,002 mi
Last recorded223,002 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 223,002 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 207,382 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 191,993 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 191,419 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 177,773 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 177,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 160,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Apr 2012 150,263 miles

Difficult to maintain fast idle during emmisions test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine malfunction indicator lamp is on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper blades are split

Pass 21 Apr 2011 143,957 miles

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

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

Oil leak

gear box fluid leak

Fail 20 Apr 2011 143,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

gear box fluid leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 137,636 miles

unable to open n/s/r door, locked.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 137,491 miles

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

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

unable to open n/s/r door, locked.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 126,510 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 126,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 114,971 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 93,116 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 68,038 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 UEH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UEH, 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 UEH registered?

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

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