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OV52 XCY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,920 mi
Last recorded148,920 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 148,920 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 148,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 142,614 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 136,629 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 128,819 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 121,069 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 115,108 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 108,526 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 100,004 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 92,240 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 85,015 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 77,086 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 71,250 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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OV52 XCY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

OV52 XCY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is OV52 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV52 XCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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