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BN52 EEY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,652 mi
Last recorded167,652 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 EEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 167,652 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front outer (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 167,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front outer (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 154,775 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers dust covers broken away from bumpstops

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2015 154,775 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside and offside front windscreen wiper blades split

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers dust covers broken away from bumpstops

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2013 142,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 130,939 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 111,088 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 111,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2010 97,157 miles

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)

both front lower suspension arms have slight movement in rear bushes

engine oil was below the minimum

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts because child seats nare fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2010 97,157 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

both front lower suspension arms have slight movement in rear bushes

engine oil was below the minimum

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts because child seats nare fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2009 83,632 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,632 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 71,807 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,247 miles

Nearside 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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BN52 EEY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BN52 EEY, 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 BN52 EEY registered?

BN52 EEY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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