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MF52 UMO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,497 mi
Last recorded125,497 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 UMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 125,497 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 121,454 miles

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

rear spring rusted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 118,523 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

nsr door stiff to open

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 118,523 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nsr door stiff to open

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,330 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 117,325 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,751 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,878 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 99,761 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 99,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 91,913 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 82,561 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 65,478 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,407 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 49,648 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 49,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,952 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 46,949 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,768 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,166 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,240 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 39,240 miles

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

rear brakes squeel

Pass 31 Jan 2009 36,633 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,465 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,953 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,069 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 UMO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF52 UMO, 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 UMO registered?

MF52 UMO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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