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KG52 WTL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,792 mi
Last recorded149,792 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 WTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 149,792 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 149,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 140,158 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 136,555 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 136,555 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 133,269 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 130,019 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 130,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 125,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 120,892 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 117,197 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,234 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 106,889 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 106,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 101,582 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 101,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 96,371 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 96,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 90,850 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 90,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 84,412 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 78,813 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 78,813 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 68,692 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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KG52 WTL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTL, 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 KG52 WTL registered?

KG52 WTL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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