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NY52 DFD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,591 mi
Last recorded168,591 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 DFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 168,591 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 158,566 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 148,566 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 148,566 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 123,116 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 108,425 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 98,527 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,381 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,680 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 78,680 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Fail 28 Jul 2010 61,278 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,602 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,505 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 37,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,269 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,138 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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NY52 DFD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NY52 DFD, 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 NY52 DFD registered?

NY52 DFD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for NY52 DFD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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