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LT52 TZF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

155,265 mi
Last recorded155,265 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 TZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 155,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 155,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 155,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 148,994 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 142,602 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 136,902 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 136,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 127,544 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 125,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside 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 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 110,693 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 110,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,276 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,610 miles

Nearside Lower sill is possibly filed

Fail 5 Oct 2015 95,604 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Lower sill is possibly filed

Fail 13 Oct 2014 83,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,461 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 76,407 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 31 Aug 2013 76,407 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,039 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 18 Aug 2012 67,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Jul 2011 57,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f inner cv gaitor insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2011 57,884 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f inner cv gaitor insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,555 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 51,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,939 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 30,637 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 19,956 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 15,871 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 TZF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 TZF, 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 TZF registered?

LT52 TZF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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