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LT52 TYC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

241,239 mi
Last recorded241,239 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 TYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 241,239 miles

foot brake travel

front number plate damaged

hand brake travel

near side front suspension arm rear bush split

slight exhaust blow cat

Pass 18 Jul 2017 224,491 miles

Front number plate broken but can still be read

N/s/f lower arm bush slit split

Rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust has slit blow from cat

Fail 14 Jul 2017 224,232 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate broken but can still be read

N/s/f lower arm bush slit split

Rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust has slit blow from cat

Pass 1 Aug 2016 205,811 miles

pin missing from fuel filter

slight exhaust blow

Fail 1 Aug 2016 205,811 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pin missing from fuel filter

slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 Jul 2015 185,205 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 164,229 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 164,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 147,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 134,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 134,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 117,547 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 102,369 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Jul 2009 93,467 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 93,467 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 88,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,560 miles

Handbrake travel.

Rear wiper split.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 79,560 miles

Handbrake travel.

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

Rear wiper split.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 67,729 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 TYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LT52 TYC, 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 LT52 TYC registered?

LT52 TYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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