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OV52 XDA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,590 mi
Last recorded199,590 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2013 199,590 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

brake discs and pads worn

Pass 4 May 2013 199,590 miles

brake discs and pads worn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 183,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nsr shock absorber bump stop broken

osr shock absorber bump stop broken

Fail 12 Apr 2012 183,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Oil leak

nsr shock absorber bump stop broken

osr shock absorber bump stop broken

Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,931 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 169,431 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2010 155,121 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 141,310 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2008 128,043 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 113,477 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 94,897 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 93,489 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 93,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XDA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 OV52 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

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

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