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FN52 LRL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,570 mi
Last recorded126,570 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 LRL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 124,518 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 119,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 116,402 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 114,223 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 110,259 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 110,259 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 105,446 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 99,565 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 99,565 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,115 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,400 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,362 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,112 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 64,059 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,536 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,808 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 42,445 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 34,716 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 25,691 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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FN52 LRL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN52 LRL, 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 FN52 LRL registered?

FN52 LRL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is FN52 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 LRL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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