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OE52 TXS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

207,251 mi
Last recorded207,251 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 207,251 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

perishing to osr tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2021 202,445 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 199,474 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 199,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2019 187,348 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 187,348 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 174,803 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 174,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 162,968 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 151,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides getting close (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 151,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides getting close (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 138,914 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 138,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 127,817 miles

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

Rear brake discs badly worn

Fail 9 Jan 2014 127,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2013 116,999 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 107,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 107,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 98,144 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 98,144 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 88,637 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 77,375 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 62,657 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 92,441 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 92,441 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,250 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 TXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

OE52 TXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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