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OE52 UEF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,018 mi
Last recorded192,018 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 UEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 192,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Door Hard To Open

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake Pipe To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 185,773 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Front Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 179,020 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished in tread section

Fail 15 Jan 2021 179,020 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level on minimum

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished in tread section

Pass 20 Jan 2020 168,486 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 168,486 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage damaged on NSF suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 140,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 139,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded near and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 130,805 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 130,805 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 123,783 miles

offside front brake disc, inner disc badly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 116,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs badly corroded on inside

Fail 15 Dec 2015 116,699 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs badly corroded on inside

Pass 24 Dec 2014 106,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 105,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,932 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 83,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,136 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 67,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 58,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,310 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,825 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,037 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 43,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,543 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,953 miles

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

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 UEF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

OE52 UEF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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