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LT52 TZJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,808 mi
Last recorded182,808 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 182,808 miles

Offside front seat belt clasp sticking slightly, still locks and releases

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 173,489 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 169,474 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 159,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 147,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 134,230 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 127,172 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 127,172 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 127,783 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 127,783 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,226 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,277 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

engine cover

wiper blades showing deterioration

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,683 miles

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

child seat fitted

engine cover

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,880 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,326 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 52,783 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,250 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,709 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,427 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,980 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 TZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

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

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