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DA52 ZRY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

216,193 mi
Last recorded216,193 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 ZRY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 216,193 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 203,847 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 203,846 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

top cover/under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 189,414 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 189,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 174,848 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 174,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 161,012 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 150,106 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 136,556 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 121,647 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 110,088 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2009 110,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,788 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 92,562 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 79,500 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 79,500 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 61,806 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 61,806 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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DA52 ZRY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DA52 ZRY, 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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DA52 ZRY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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