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KF52 ULZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

270,057 mi
Last recorded270,057 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 ULZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 270,057 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 267,153 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 267,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 259,763 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 259,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 255,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator cover missing

Offside Front indicator cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 255,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator cover missing

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

Offside Front indicator cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 247,120 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 239,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 231,248 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 221,891 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 210,886 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 201,681 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 201,680 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 192,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 192,953 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 182,579 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 172,475 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 162,162 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 151,116 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 139,281 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 129,498 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 117,188 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 106,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 96,816 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 96,816 miles

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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KF52 ULZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KF52 ULZ, 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 KF52 ULZ registered?

KF52 ULZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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