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LV52 VSM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

204,170 mi
Last recorded204,170 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 204,170 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 204,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 191,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering rack inner ball joints worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 178,192 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Wipers smeary

Pass 8 Mar 2014 166,694 miles

Exhaust corroded, retaining sleeve centre silencer to rear silencer corroded away and loose.

Exhaust heat shield adrift.

Front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted.

Near side tie rod (inner rack joint) ball joint worn.

Parking brake lever long.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 152,323 miles

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

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

Snow tyres fitted to rear

Fail 6 Mar 2013 152,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Snow tyres fitted to rear

Pass 8 Mar 2012 140,245 miles

Nearside lower arm rear bush badly worn and perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside lower arm bush starting to delaminate and perish

Fail 8 Mar 2012 140,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside lower arm rear bush badly worn and perished but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside front tyre puncture may be unrepairable

Offside lower arm bush starting to delaminate and perish

Pass 11 Jan 2011 125,750 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 113,821 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 113,821 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 101,513 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 101,513 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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 9 Jan 2008 90,953 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 90,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 77,520 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 77,251 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 67,593 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 67,593 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 80,332 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 80,332 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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 VSM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

LV52 VSM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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