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FD52 NKF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

228,888 mi
Last recorded228,888 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 NKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 228,888 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 227,599 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 223,378 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 220,359 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 215,336 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 210,367 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 203,294 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 195,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 187,319 miles

Coolant leak

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2014 182,592 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 177,580 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2012 169,284 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 160,728 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 151,055 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 134,411 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 134,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2008 125,893 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 115,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 101,318 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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FD52 NKF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 FD52 NKF, 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 FD52 NKF registered?

FD52 NKF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is FD52 NKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 NKF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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