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AV52 OTP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,518 mi
Last recorded163,518 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 OTP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 163,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 153,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen crack at n/s corner

Pass 6 Apr 2018 147,495 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment front both (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nsf (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 135,409 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,656 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 123,656 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,725 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 115,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 112,045 miles

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

engine management light on dash

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 109,842 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management lamp on dash

o/s/r wheel slight restricted movement

Pass 7 Feb 2012 105,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 100,906 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 94,513 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 84,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,571 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 73,571 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,370 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,119 miles

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

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

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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AV52 OTP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV52 OTP, 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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AV52 OTP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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