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MF52 UMT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

287,903 mi
Last recorded287,903 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 UMT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 287,903 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 287,901 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 257,995 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 229,071 miles

Advise button missing from handbrake lever

Advise not much travel left on handbrake lever

Advise oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Jul 2009 229,070 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Advise button missing from handbrake lever

Advise not much travel left on handbrake lever

Advise oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Jul 2008 196,041 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 196,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine drip tray insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2007 162,883 miles

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

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

offside wiper starting to split

play in steering rack on offside

Pass 17 Jul 2007 162,883 miles

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

offside wiper starting to split

play in steering rack on offside

Pass 20 Jul 2006 129,928 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 89,413 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 UMT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

MF52 UMT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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The MOT history for MF52 UMT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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