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OE52 UEJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,402 mi
Last recorded55,402 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 UEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre low tread and badly perished /thin to bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre low tread and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 55,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre low tread and badly perished /thin to bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre low tread and badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,553 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 Jan 2019 52,641 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 50,840 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,108 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,818 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 29 Jan 2015 43,381 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Jan 2014 40,668 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 40,668 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,489 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,481 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 31,569 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,170 miles

long pull on parking brake,advise adjustment

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,958 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 24,950 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,306 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,043 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,622 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 UEJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

OE52 UEJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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