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FH52 DMX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,142 mi
Last recorded100,142 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 DMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2017 100,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing dust cover broken (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover broken

Fail 12 Jan 2015 93,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 88,557 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 88,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,460 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 76,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,542 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,279 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 70,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,897 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,040 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 52,082 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 46,407 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,920 miles

front discs and pads wearing.

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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FH52 DMX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH52 DMX, 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 FH52 DMX?

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What year was FH52 DMX registered?

FH52 DMX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is FH52 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 DMX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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