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AO52 OSU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

112,372 mi
Last recorded112,372 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 OSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 112,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 112,318 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 111,978 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 111,404 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 110,054 miles

Offside Front top mount has play

Pass 3 Mar 2017 110,039 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 110,008 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 108,065 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 103,816 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 92,893 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,008 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 73,539 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 62,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,129 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 42,538 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 30,342 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 30,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

centre exhaust bracket broken

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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AO52 OSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AO52 OSU, 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 AO52 OSU registered?

AO52 OSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AO52 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 OSU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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