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OE52 UFC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

206,143 mi
Last recorded206,143 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 206,143 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 205,993 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 198,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 192,293 miles

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

Front wipers split

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 183,335 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front brake discs rusty inside face

both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2010 175,599 miles

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine undertray side mountings loose

unable to check o/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 175,599 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine undertray side mountings loose

unable to check o/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2009 168,796 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 160,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 160,665 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 15,272 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,272 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 144,264 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 UFC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UFC, 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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OE52 UFC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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