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FM52 FFZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

183,338 mi
Last recorded183,338 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 183,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 183,300 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 177,043 miles

All coil springs

Brake pad warning light on

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 172,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2023 172,942 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 169,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 165,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer and both rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 165,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer and both rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 160,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 160,293 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 155,377 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 155,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 150,689 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped-still adequately supported

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip-swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 150,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust bracket snapped-still adequately supported

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip-swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 145,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 145,185 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 141,938 miles

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 134,999 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 131,285 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated slightly

verious suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 127,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 127,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 116,938 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 116,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 93,763 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 93,763 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,002 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 49,839 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,014 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,418 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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FM52 FFZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FM52 FFZ, 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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FM52 FFZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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