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LT52 TXX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,204 mi
Last recorded181,204 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 TXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 181,204 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 177,907 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 177,907 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 166,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 160,452 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 154,991 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 142,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/zr17 (4.1.E.1)

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 11 Mar 2015 126,444 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 119,299 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 119,300 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 119,299 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 118,400 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 118,400 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 112,910 miles

n/s/r disc rusty

rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2012 112,909 miles

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

n/s/r disc rusty

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2011 106,631 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 106,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread face

Pass 12 Apr 2010 99,873 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 93,238 miles

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

play on N/S of steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2009 93,113 miles

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

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

play on N/S of steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,892 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,073 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 70,444 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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LT52 TXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LT52 TXX, 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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LT52 TXX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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