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NA52 DNO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,312 mi
Last recorded138,312 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 DNO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 138,312 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 138,143 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 132,932 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,930 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 128,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 125,778 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 125,758 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 122,577 miles

Central Front Exhaust mount bushes worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bump Stops Perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm and on outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 101,743 miles

Exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 86,339 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads low

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

Offside Front brake pads low

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

Pass 1 May 2015 74,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,818 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 45,500 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 45,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,430 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,885 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 31,885 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,169 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,784 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,908 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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NA52 DNO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NA52 DNO, 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 NA52 DNO registered?

NA52 DNO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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