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LR52 DWN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,612 mi
Last recorded156,612 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 DWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 156,612 miles

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance offside front indicator lens missing but show amber light (1.4.A.2e)

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

engine oil level is low

front bumper lower insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2017 156,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance offside front indicator lens missing but show amber light (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level is low

front bumper lower insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2016 153,830 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 153,830 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 147,810 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 147,810 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet grill missing

engine coolant is low

offside front bumper insecure

Fail 16 Jan 2014 141,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 141,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 128,591 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 120,633 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 120,633 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 119,529 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 118,984 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 103,930 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 97,410 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 89,256 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 83,660 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 83,660 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 77,267 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,267 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2007 67,871 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 67,871 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 63,244 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 54,238 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 54,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LR52 DWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LR52 DWN, 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 LR52 DWN registered?

LR52 DWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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