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LV52 VRG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,806 mi
Last recorded142,806 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 VRG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 142,806 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 120,111 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 110,665 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 110,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 93,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 May 2010 71,106 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 71,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 118,373 miles

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

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

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside front wheel has slight damage on it

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Nov 2007 103,742 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Feb 2007 89,138 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

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 VRG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV52 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

LV52 VRG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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