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DG52 NLY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,310 mi
Last recorded55,310 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 NLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,310 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,504 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,067 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,076 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 46,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,941 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 43,941 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,081 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 40,081 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,104 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,148 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 NLY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

DG52 NLY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is DG52 NLY safe to buy?

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