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DG52 NMJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,558 mi
Last recorded195,558 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 NMJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 195,558 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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Number plate lights orange in colour

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 195,552 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Number plate lights orange in colour

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 175,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 175,963 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 147,227 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 123,821 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 123,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 109,386 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 102,847 miles

offside front indicator lens loose

Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,257 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 86,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,977 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,795 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,000 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 NMJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG52 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

DG52 NMJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is DG52 NMJ safe to buy?

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