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LW52 BJU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

193,834 mi
Last recorded193,834 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 BJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 193,834 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 188,978 miles

Front Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Under vehicle corrosion and some mechanical components

Pass 27 Jan 2021 180,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 180,844 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 177,449 miles

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

Front Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 172,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 168,082 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 162,968 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 162,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 156,701 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 150,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 146,003 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 141,007 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 136,557 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 131,100 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 125,166 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 118,403 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 113,119 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 113,089 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front number plate deteriated

Pass 1 Apr 2008 112,944 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 112,938 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 109,224 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 109,193 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 91,799 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,867 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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LW52 BJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LW52 BJU, 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 LW52 BJU registered?

LW52 BJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is LW52 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 BJU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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