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FM52 HTT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

135,559 mi
Last recorded135,559 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 HTT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 135,559 miles

Front both tyres bald on edges

Nearside Front Lower 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 21 Mar 2019 130,819 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 130,819 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 129,701 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 129,701 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 129,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 128,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 127,660 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 126,477 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 125,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 125,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 125,293 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 122,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 120,646 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,927 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 117,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 115,207 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 112,579 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 109,859 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 105,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 105,507 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 101,216 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,386 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 77,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,401 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,657 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,101 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,914 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 60,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 55,858 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 HTT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 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 FM52 HTT, 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 FM52 HTT registered?

FM52 HTT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is FM52 HTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 HTT shows 31 tests with a 77.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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