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FN52 LPK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

213,634 mi
Last recorded213,634 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 LPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2017 213,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 206,381 miles

Centre EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

Front EXHAUST SYSTEM FLEXIBLE COUPLING DETERIORATED.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ FLEXIBLE. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view NON OBLIGATORY. (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

VEHICLES INTERNAL ADJUSTER RESET TO CHECK HEADLAMP AIM.

Fail 21 Jan 2016 206,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate TOO DIM. (1.1.C.1e)

Centre EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

ENGINE DAMPER BROKEN.

Front EXHAUST SYSTEM FLEXIBLE COUPLING DETERIORATED.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ FLEXIBLE. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view NON OBLIGATORY. (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

VEHICLES INTERNAL ADJUSTER RESET TO CHECK HEADLAMP AIM.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 195,234 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jan 2015 195,231 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2014 184,957 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTRE SILENCER CORRODED/BROKEN.

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jan 2014 184,957 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTRE SILENCER CORRODED/BROKEN.

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.

O/S/R BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED/PITTED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2013 170,299 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP DIM.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jan 2013 170,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP DIM.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jan 2012 158,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jan 2011 146,412 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2011 146,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 133,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2010 133,999 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 122,158 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 122,158 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 106,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 106,560 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,323 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 86,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 68,685 miles

front and rear brake disc showing slight corrosion

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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FN52 LPK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FN52 LPK, 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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FN52 LPK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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