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LB52 UNY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,091 mi
Last recorded96,091 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 96,091 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes noisey

Pass 11 Dec 2015 91,890 miles

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

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

front lower wishbones rear bushes worn/perished

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 91,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front lower wishbones rear bushes worn/perished

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 83,165 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 78,967 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 71,758 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,112 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

front top strut mounts worn

n/s/f strut weeping seal

Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,422 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,150 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,429 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,822 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 25,396 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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LB52 UNY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UNY, 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 UNY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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