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LV52 VSD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,623 mi
Last recorded135,623 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 135,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 133,689 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 133,689 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 129,520 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 121,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front pin hole in Outer cv boot

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Pass 3 May 2017 107,626 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,825 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,095 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 93,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 86,073 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 80,528 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 80,528 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,812 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,760 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 55,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,740 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 46,847 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,179 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,214 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 VSD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

LV52 VSD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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