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LM52 UTE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,162 mi
Last recorded137,162 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 UTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 137,162 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 136,801 miles

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

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 136,542 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2021 134,751 miles

Central Exhaust clamp broken but exhaust secure

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Beside sump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Below pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration lamp bulb dim

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 134,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust clamp broken but exhaust secure

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Beside sump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Below pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration lamp bulb dim

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 133,102 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage underneath alternator (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 133,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage underneath alternator (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 130,207 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 130,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 126,508 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 126,508 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 123,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 120,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 115,853 miles

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

Nearside front indicator lens missing

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 110,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/ inner rack joint as slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2013 109,384 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 109,384 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,346 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 105,337 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 93,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 73,748 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 63,239 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,586 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 43,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

parking brake lever comes up high

Fail 18 Jan 2006 43,607 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

parking brake lever comes up high

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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LM52 UTE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LM52 UTE, 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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LM52 UTE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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