MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area corroded through. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area corroded through. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area corroded through. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area corroded through. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe sleeved (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's seat with a defective structure left hand seat runner snapped (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe sleeved (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside and Offside outer sill to floor area damaged
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside and Offside outer sill to floor area damaged
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking in 3 places emmisions only just met (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s o/s sills have jacking damage
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
engine and under body covers
EML Light Showing
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper Stone Chip
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Please note o/s/f tyre close to marker
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Please note o/s/f tyre close to marker
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre exhaust bracket broken,but exhaust still supported
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
n/s/f w/blade splitting
centre exhaust mounting
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
damage to wind screen no detroment
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
damage to wind screen no detroment
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DA52 ZWM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 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 ZWM, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DA52 ZWM?
You can check the full history of DA52 ZWM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DA52 ZWM registered?
DA52 ZWM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2003.
Is DA52 ZWM safe to buy?
The MOT history for DA52 ZWM shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DA52 ZWM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA52 ZWM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.