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AO52 UML

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

204,173 mi
Last recorded204,173 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 204,173 miles

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

Outer Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 173,428 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 173,383 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

taxi test o/s/f wing dented

Pass 3 Feb 2014 165,375 miles

centre belt not excesible

Fail 31 Jan 2014 165,285 miles

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

centre belt not excesible

Fail 15 Jan 2013 152,773 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 152,773 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 143,294 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 132,184 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 132,184 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 117,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,875 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 95,851 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 78,046 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 77,810 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 62,128 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 49,836 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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AO52 UML 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 61.1%.

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 AO52 UML, 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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AO52 UML is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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