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FG52 TPX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,996 mi
Last recorded139,996 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 TPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 139,996 miles

gearbox is leaking

nsr tyre is close to legal limit

thick mud under vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2017 139,927 miles

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

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

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

gearbox is leaking

nsr tyre is close to legal limit

thick mud under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2016 133,496 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 133,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,267 miles

wear front tyres on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2014 120,352 miles

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

slight play in both front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 17 Oct 2014 120,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

slight play in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2013 113,819 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 108,246 miles

condition offside front rim

part worn tyres fitted to front at time of re-test

play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 13 Oct 2012 108,245 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

condition offside front rim

play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,120 miles

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

condition of wiper blades

Fail 1 Oct 2010 84,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,534 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 75,190 miles

near side front inner c.v boot clip missing

rear discs rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2009 73,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,026 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 60,059 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 46,925 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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FG52 TPX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG52 TPX, 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 FG52 TPX registered?

FG52 TPX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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