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LV52 VRF

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,745 mi
Last recorded122,745 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 VRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 122,745 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 122,697 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 116,956 miles

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Oct 2012 116,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,341 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

service light is on

Fail 28 Feb 2012 110,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

service light is on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 99,596 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,385 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 90,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s fron t tyre worn inner edage

Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,467 miles

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2008 72,176 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 72,175 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 125,595 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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LV52 VRF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LV52 VRF, 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 LV52 VRF registered?

LV52 VRF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is LV52 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 VRF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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