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EX52 OCZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,581 mi
Last recorded95,581 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 OCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 95,581 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 91,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 89,484 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 87,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 85,380 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 82,496 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 78,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,726 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 70,726 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,502 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 62,989 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 61,961 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,670 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 59,670 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,714 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,325 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 54,821 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,821 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,306 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,945 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,810 miles

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

tracking

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,984 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 38,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,439 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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EX52 OCZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX52 OCZ, 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 EX52 OCZ registered?

EX52 OCZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is EX52 OCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 OCZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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