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AK52 ELU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,109 mi
Last recorded111,109 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ELU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 111,109 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,683 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 95,587 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,326 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front seat belt webbing slow in returning.

offside lower sill front end damaged.

rear offside coil spring fractured .

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,420 miles

Covers over front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Slight crack in nearside front door mirror cover

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage offside door sill front end

Fail 10 Feb 2011 81,420 miles

Covers over front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Slight crack in nearside front door mirror cover

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage offside door sill front end

Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both driveshafts oil seals weeping

both front lower amrs rear bushes slightly deteriorated

engine breather pipe split

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

long footbrake travel

n/s door mirror slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar D - bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,651 miles

front and rear discs slightly scored/pitted

Fail 20 Feb 2009 67,651 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear discs slightly scored/pitted

Pass 2 May 2008 57,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2007 43,386 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ELU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK52 ELU, 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 AK52 ELU registered?

AK52 ELU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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