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KG52 VDA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

159,608 mi
Last recorded159,608 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 VDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 159,608 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 159,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 155,620 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 155,619 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no noise from pump (8.2.3)

brake disc rusty all round

Pass 3 Jul 2015 155,046 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 155,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 153,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 153,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 149,408 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2013 149,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 147,206 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 147,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 145,519 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 144,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 130,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSR & OSR Tyre tread patterns distorted.

OSF Wheel arch liner broken.

Rear axle bushes beginning to perish.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 130,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSR & OSR Tyre tread patterns distorted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

OSF Wheel arch liner broken.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear axle bushes beginning to perish.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 99,848 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 99,848 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 80,599 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 80,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 60,630 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 46,026 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 45,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre has been run soft/flat may be internally damaged

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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KG52 VDA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 KG52 VDA, 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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KG52 VDA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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