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OV52 XCT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,290 mi
Last recorded116,290 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 116,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screen damaged n/s

Fail 11 Jan 2011 116,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screen damaged n/s

Pass 3 Jun 2010 108,170 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,048 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 85,450 miles

steering rack has play

Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,546 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,339 miles

offside front steering rack to track rod minor play

Pass 20 Jan 2006 125,435 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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OV52 XCT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV52 XCT, 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 OV52 XCT registered?

OV52 XCT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is OV52 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 XCT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV52 XCT have outstanding finance?

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