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AF52 OWA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,837 mi
Last recorded148,837 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 OWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 148,837 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 141,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 128,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,663 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 120,321 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 114,848 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,441 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 110,441 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 97,498 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 92,853 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 79,831 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,774 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 74,696 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 60,361 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 31,445 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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AF52 OWA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF52 OWA, 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 AF52 OWA registered?

AF52 OWA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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