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LR52 DXA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,342 mi
Last recorded139,342 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 DXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 139,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 139,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 133,347 miles

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

drivers seatbelt slow to return.

Fail 31 Jan 2017 133,347 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

drivers seatbelt slow to return.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 127,250 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 127,246 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 119,259 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 119,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 105,388 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 105,388 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 88,299 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,299 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 78,230 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,230 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,815 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 67,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,111 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 50,306 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,306 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,747 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,074 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 16,527 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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LR52 DXA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 DXA, 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 DXA registered?

LR52 DXA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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