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AK52 CYX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

187,601 mi
Last recorded187,601 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 CYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 187,601 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequetley supported

Fail 24 Apr 2015 187,601 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequetley supported

NSR Handbrake Cable Unclipped but still secure.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 179,432 miles

driver seat adjustment stiff

nearside front brake wear indicator wire snapped

Fail 14 Feb 2014 179,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

driver seat adjustment stiff

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake wear indicator wire snapped

Pass 27 Feb 2013 162,947 miles

Exhaust deteriorated at front section area.

N/S/R Brake disc in poor condition.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 162,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust deteriorated at front section area.

N/S/R Brake disc in poor condition.

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 148,992 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Rear tyres perished and worn close to legal limit.

O/S Intermediate steering rack arm worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 136,816 miles

Both front brake discs pitted and scored inner faces

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play O/S intermediate steering rack joint

Fail 21 Feb 2011 136,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both front brake discs pitted and scored inner faces

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play O/S intermediate steering rack joint

Pass 19 Mar 2010 124,837 miles

O/S Wiper split.

Fail 18 Mar 2010 124,834 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S Wiper split.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 113,894 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 113,889 miles

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

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 98,210 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 98,210 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 80,874 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 80,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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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AK52 CYX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AK52 CYX, 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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AK52 CYX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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