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EN52 XOX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

224,536 mi
Last recorded224,536 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 XOX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 224,536 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 220,297 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 213,674 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 213,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 189,347 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 189,335 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 156,389 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 156,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 124,940 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 124,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 120,631 miles

Damage to N/S/F outer sill

N/S/R Tyre cracking and close to wear markers

O/S/F Seat belt slow at returning

O/S/R Tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 112,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

sight movement in headlights

Pass 4 Feb 2013 105,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 105,094 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 96,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear coil springs corroding

slight corrosion around catalyst exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,264 miles

o/s/f headlamp bracket broken but is not insecure

Fail 22 Feb 2011 85,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/f headlamp bracket broken but is not insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,161 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 73,161 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f inner cv boot insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,782 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,346 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,090 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 31,187 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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EN52 XOX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EN52 XOX, 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 EN52 XOX registered?

EN52 XOX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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