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LR52 FOM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,709 mi
Last recorded78,709 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 FOM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,709 miles

Nearside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 78,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,371 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 77,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,004 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 72,512 miles

all seat belts slow to retract

Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,058 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,624 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

aux driver cover insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,515 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,130 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,679 miles

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

front pads low. high inbalance for this model 21%

Pass 18 Jan 2006 24,533 miles

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

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

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 FOM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

LR52 FOM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is LR52 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 FOM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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