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LB52 UMZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

370,386 mi
Last recorded370,386 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 UMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 370,386 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 368,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 367,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 364,869 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 364,845 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 361,189 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 361,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 358,550 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 353,463 miles

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

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

Offside front lower joint dust boot slightly deteriorated.

Slight play in offside and nearside front MacPherson struts top mountings.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2020 347,741 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight play in nearside and offside front MacPherson struts top mountings.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 333,880 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front outer c/v joint boot slightly deteriorated.

Slight play in nearside and offside front Macpherson strut top mountings.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 322,368 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Offside front outer c/v join t boot slightly deteriorated.

Slight play in o/s and n/s front Macpherson strut top mountings.

Slight play in o/s and n/s front anti roll bar mounting D bushes.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Jan 2019 322,362 miles

Nearside Brake drum contaminated back plate damp suspect fluid leak. (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front outer c/v join t boot slightly deteriorated.

Slight play in o/s and n/s front Macpherson strut top mountings.

Slight play in o/s and n/s front anti roll bar mounting D bushes.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 311,143 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 298,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 286,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Not all of high level stop lamp bulbs working 50% of them are.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 272,923 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 258,923 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 234,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 211,979 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 199,873 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in it/wearing outer edge,close to limit

Pass 27 Jul 2011 177,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 162,376 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 139,612 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 30 Jul 2008 114,411 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit/o/s/r tyre also

windscreen has damage zone b

Pass 25 Jul 2007 94,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 79,079 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 79,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LB52 UMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 LB52 UMZ, 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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LB52 UMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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