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MF52 UML

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

192,890 mi
Last recorded192,890 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 UML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 192,890 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 192,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

LEFT FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING WIRE ADRIFT AND CATCHING IN WHEEL, ALSO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 7 Apr 2008 178,944 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 178,937 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 160,714 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 160,707 miles

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 160,707 miles

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 140,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 109,088 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 109,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2006 81,661 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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MF52 UML is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MF52 UML, 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 MF52 UML registered?

MF52 UML is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is MF52 UML safe to buy?

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