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FY52 UAZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,347 mi
Last recorded104,347 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 UAZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,347 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread to inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread to inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 104,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread to inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread to inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,091 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 92,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

could nmot test rear seat belts rear seats are not accessble

Fail 27 Aug 2014 92,844 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

could nmot test rear seat belts rear seats are not accessble

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,279 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,267 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,279 miles

engine check light on.

low brake effort at the rear o/side foot & handbrake.

o/side wiper blade split.

reare xhaust silencer corroded & blowing at exit.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 76,279 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine check light on.

low brake effort at the rear o/side foot & handbrake.

o/side wiper blade split.

reare xhaust silencer corroded & blowing at exit.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,762 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,807 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 687,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,608 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 39,336 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 30,946 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,897 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 23,891 miles

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

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 UAZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UAZ, 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 FY52 UAZ registered?

FY52 UAZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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