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OE52 TXL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

254,299 mi
Last recorded254,299 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 254,299 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 254,299 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 163,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

auxiliary tensioner noisy

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts slow to retract

rear shock absorber buffers broken

Pass 12 Mar 2009 154,222 miles

rear bump stops broken

Pass 26 Mar 2008 145,322 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR N/S AND O/S REAR SEATS BELT POSITIONS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2007 135,347 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 125,366 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 TXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE52 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

OE52 TXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is OE52 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE52 TXL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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