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NY52 UEA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,403 mi
Last recorded132,403 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 UEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 132,403 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 132,403 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 131,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 131,185 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 128,282 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight smoke

Pass 30 Jul 2021 126,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 125,330 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield has corroded and come loose (rattling)

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering tie rod slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 125,330 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust heat shield has corroded and come loose (rattling)

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering tie rod slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 118,631 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Fail 18 Jun 2019 118,630 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover fitted covering items

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 110,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 88,827 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 81,663 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 75,980 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,069 miles

near side front sill has jack damage front egde

off side front sill has jack damage on front egde

Fail 17 Jan 2011 67,254 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 67,254 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,008 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 55,377 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 57,096 miles

exhaust center mounting come away

Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,997 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,612 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 UEA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UEA, 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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NY52 UEA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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