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CV52 OYP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

300,470 mi
Last recorded300,470 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 OYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 300,470 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 293,634 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 293,634 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 287,212 miles

Nearside & Offside sills damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside mirror taped

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 287,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside & Offside sills damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside mirror taped

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 267,897 miles

slight wear in lower arm rear bush

Pass 5 Feb 2013 249,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 229,241 miles

Airbag light on

Osf cv gaiter twisted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Scratches on inside of windscreen/not seriously affecting view to front

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 229,240 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Airbag light on

Osf cv gaiter twisted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Scratches on inside of windscreen/not seriously affecting view to front

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 218,942 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 218,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 204,314 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2010 204,314 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2009 190,374 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 190,325 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 161,398 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 161,276 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 137,879 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 137,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 100,170 miles

hand brake long travel.

lower edges of sill damaged

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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CV52 OYP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV52 OYP, 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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CV52 OYP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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