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EN52 XPC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,072 mi
Last recorded196,072 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 XPC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 196,072 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 196,072 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 178,500 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 158,545 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 134,819 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 134,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XPC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPC, 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 EN52 XPC?

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What year was EN52 XPC registered?

EN52 XPC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is EN52 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 XPC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN52 XPC have outstanding finance?

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