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LT52 TYY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,578 mi
Last recorded176,578 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 TYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 176,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 174,597 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 174,597 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 171,935 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

heat shield exhaust slightly damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2020 169,799 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 163,813 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 151,270 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 139,412 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 137,491 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 137,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,690 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 128,688 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 121,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 121,804 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 113,205 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 113,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 103,887 miles

n/s/f gaitor slightly deterioted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 103,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f gaitor slightly deterioted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 97,197 miles

o/s/f flasher lamp slightly cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2008 82,838 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,897 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 51,774 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 TYY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LT52 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

LT52 TYY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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