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FY52 OZW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,430 mi
Last recorded143,430 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 143,430 miles

Battery insecure, poor fitting

Front Exhaust system has close to a major leak of exhaust gases. Front flex pipe

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre very old, DOT 1401, 2001 year tyre

Nearside mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view, sill has center mirror fitted, very poor

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light full of water (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre Badly worn on inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch liner Damaged and mostly missing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre very old, DOT 0903, 2003 year tyre, tyre is in poor condition perishing cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area, could be contaminating cam belt? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One or more shock absorber's has a limited damping effect

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle in poor serviceable condition

damage to both front sill's,

Pass 10 Dec 2019 128,574 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 128,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 114,740 miles

Central Front Body component slightly loose grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to center (0.1 (b))

both front coil springs incorrectly located

under tray missing

Fail 16 Nov 2018 114,430 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Body component slightly loose grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to center (0.1 (b))

under tray missing

Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,586 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 99,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 90,750 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,135 miles

Centre exhaust mounting adrift but system still adequately supported

Offside Front Inner brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

both front tyres are getting close to wear indicators

Fail 4 Dec 2015 82,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe cracked and blowing (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust mounting adrift but system still adequately supported

Offside Front Inner brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

both front tyres are getting close to wear indicators

Pass 15 Nov 2014 7,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust support hanger is detached, however it is still providing adequate support at this time

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2014 74,849 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust support hanger is detached, however it is still providing adequate support at this time

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,292 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,511 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 60,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,665 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,762 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,837 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,671 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 22,555 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,555 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,163 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 OZW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FY52 OZW, 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 OZW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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