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FY52 VPE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,634 mi
Last recorded135,634 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,634 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 135,626 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 132,779 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 129,946 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 129,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 125,607 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 125,607 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 118,943 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 117,626 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 112,419 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 103,810 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 103,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 94,310 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 86,289 miles

offside & nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 19 Jan 2011 86,289 miles

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

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

offside & nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,191 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 80,191 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,262 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 64,572 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 64,572 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 55,914 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,350 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 48,350 miles

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

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 VPE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

FY52 VPE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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