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LR52 FOH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,436 mi
Last recorded141,436 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 FOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 141,436 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front tye rod has slight play

Nearside sill damaged

Offside sill damaged

heat shield loose

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Nov 2021 141,435 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front tye rod has slight play

Nearside sill damaged

Offside sill damaged

heat shield loose

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Nov 2020 140,511 miles

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front tye rod has slight play

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Sep 2019 138,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front tye rod has slight play

Offside Front tye rod has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat shield loose

Fail 9 Sep 2019 138,150 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front tye rod has slight play

Offside Front tye rod has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

heat shield loose

Pass 29 Sep 2018 133,539 miles

Front head lamp washer covers missing

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Front tye rod has sligth play

Offside Front door mirror held on with tape

Offside Rear tyre cracking

both outer sill damaged

heat sheild insercue

under tray insurcue

Fail 20 Sep 2018 133,438 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front head lamp washer covers missing

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Front tye rod has sligth play

Offside Front door mirror held on with tape

Offside Rear tyre cracking

both outer sill damaged

heat sheild insercue

under tray insurcue

Pass 19 Sep 2017 128,275 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 127,516 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 127,516 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 126,154 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 126,082 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 121,221 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 117,448 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 106,861 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 106,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 95,832 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 90,491 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 90,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 82,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 74,365 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 74,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 72,202 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 66,149 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 63,164 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 FOH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FOH, 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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LR52 FOH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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