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OE52 TVY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,404 mi
Last recorded133,404 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 TVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 133,404 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 133,404 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 129,765 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 116,308 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 31 Jan 2011 76,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,887 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 65,887 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 51,022 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 51,022 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,840 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 28,871 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 21,892 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 21,892 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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OE52 TVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OE52 TVY, 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 OE52 TVY registered?

OE52 TVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is OE52 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE52 TVY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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