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DA52 ZWH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,347 mi
Last recorded101,347 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 101,347 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 14 Dec 2024 100,978 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

wheel trims fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2024 100,135 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mid to front sill slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f lower arch corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2023 86,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and rear floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower arch corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f lower arch corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 73,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 73,403 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front links lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 46,397 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer,inner sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 27,926 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 27,029 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

welding repair to o/s/front outer sill

Pass 25 Jan 2017 26,121 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,180 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 25,123 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 22,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear axle beam flakey with rust

Fail 22 Jan 2014 22,472 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear axle beam flakey with rust

Pass 31 Jan 2013 21,095 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 20,027 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,078 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,986 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 17,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,772 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,052 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 15,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 13,943 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 ZWH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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