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DG52 NLA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,575 mi
Last recorded162,575 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 NLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 162,575 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2025 160,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 160,210 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 157,719 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 151,107 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 143,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 137,160 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,306 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 123,623 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 115,361 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 106,981 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,020 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 87,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 80,466 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,202 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,667 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,176 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,359 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,098 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,852 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,942 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 16,034 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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DG52 NLA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DG52 NLA, 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 DG52 NLA registered?

DG52 NLA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is DG52 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 NLA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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