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FY52 OZR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,070 mi
Last recorded146,070 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 146,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded but secure at time of test.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 15 Jan 2019 146,064 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded but secure at time of test.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 136,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake lightly binding

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake lightly binding

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

exhaust system corroding but secure at time of test

Fail 12 Jan 2018 136,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake lightly binding

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges close to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake lightly binding

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

exhaust system corroding but secure at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2017 126,323 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 114,855 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 16 Jan 2015 108,711 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s wiper splitting

Pass 18 Jan 2013 94,504 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges also close to limits

Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,214 miles

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

center exhaust mounting insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jan 2012 88,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

center exhaust mounting insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,275 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,138 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,272 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,053 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 36,474 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 27,424 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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FY52 OZR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FY52 OZR, 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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FY52 OZR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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