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KN52 WPE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

181,055 mi
Last recorded181,055 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 WPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 181,055 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 181,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 176,532 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 170,991 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 165,634 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 165,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 161,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 155,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 155,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 149,426 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 141,182 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 141,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 134,852 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 128,944 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 123,117 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 116,080 miles

all tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

stonechips on windscreen

suspension arm bushes perished

various marks to body and wheels, front bumper damaged

various suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 116,080 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

stonechips on windscreen

suspension arm bushes perished

various marks to body and wheels, front bumper damaged

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 108,843 miles

lower arm bushes cracking

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 98,700 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding

corrosion to brake pipes

engine oil on min mark

front bumper damaged

gearbox oil leaks

noise from rear brakes on rotation

rear brake squeel

rear coil springs corroded

sills damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2012 98,700 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes unbonding

corrosion to brake pipes

engine oil on min mark

front bumper damaged

gearbox oil leaks

noise from rear brakes on rotation

rear brake squeel

rear coil springs corroded

sills damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,270 miles

damage on wheel trims front bumper and o/s outer sill

Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,942 miles

engine undertray fitted and damaged, damage to front bumper, exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 73,381 miles

cover fitted under car

Pass 31 Jan 2008 61,333 miles

cover fitted under car

Pass 2 Jan 2007 45,915 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 45,912 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 30,008 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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KN52 WPE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KN52 WPE, 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 KN52 WPE registered?

KN52 WPE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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