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AM52 LUE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,860 mi
Last recorded117,860 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 LUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 117,860 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 3 Oct 2016 117,860 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 117,017 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 110,819 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 105,586 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 105,586 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 98,837 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 93,634 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 93,634 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 83,883 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 83,883 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 79,971 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 79,971 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 66,343 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,750 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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AM52 LUE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM52 LUE, 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 AM52 LUE registered?

AM52 LUE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is AM52 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 LUE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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