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LG52 WFV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

115,237 mi
Last recorded115,237 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 WFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 115,237 miles

eml light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 115,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

eml light on

Pass 1 Jun 2023 113,095 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2023 113,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2022 111,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 May 2022 111,610 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 111,570 miles

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH FRONT LENS COVERS MISSING

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

Fail 12 Jul 2021 111,569 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH FRONT LENS COVERS MISSING

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

Fail 9 Jul 2021 111,544 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light BOTH FRONT LENS COVERS MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 109,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light on

Fail 27 Jun 2020 109,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CENTRE ()

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 104,592 miles

Engine MIL staying on indicating a malfunction. VEHICLE REGISTERED PRE 1/7/1993

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall perishing

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer lens missing. Inner lens present and showing correct colour (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Requires several attempts to engage and lock successfully (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 May 2019 104,580 miles

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

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

Engine MIL staying on indicating a malfunction. VEHICLE REGISTERED PRE 1/7/1993

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall perishing

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer lens missing. Inner lens present and showing correct colour (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Requires several attempts to engage and lock successfully (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2018 95,614 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall perishing

Offside Front indicator lens missing but light still showing amber

brake pedal slightly spongy

engine light on

Pass 10 May 2017 89,916 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML ON

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

Fail 8 May 2017 89,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML ON

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,729 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 80,610 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 80,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 56,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2013 56,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 30,355 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,450 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 28,450 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,746 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,693 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 10,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 9,156 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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LG52 WFV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 LG52 WFV, 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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LG52 WFV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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