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PF52 UWL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,659 mi
Last recorded193,659 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 UWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 193,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2014 185,186 miles

dammage in windscreen

wiper stalk

Pass 23 Feb 2013 175,983 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 161,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front windscreen damage outside the swept area

nearside front windscreen wiper worn

rear brake discs scored

Pass 18 Feb 2012 161,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front windscreen damage outside the swept area

nearside front windscreen wiper worn

rear brake discs scored

Pass 21 Feb 2011 149,062 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber plastic casing insecure

slight dent on o/s outer sil

windscreen damage outside n/s swept area (slightly shorter blade fitted by customer -view to front not affected)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 149,062 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber plastic casing insecure

slight dent on o/s outer sil

windscreen damage outside n/s swept area (slightly shorter blade fitted by customer -view to front not affected)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 137,852 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber outer plastic covers insecure

slight dent on o/s outer sil

windscreen damage outside swept area - slightly short blade fitted to n/s - not affecting view to front

Pass 4 Feb 2009 121,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r shock absorber external casing insecure

slightly short wiper blade fitted on n/s

small dent on o/s outer sil

windscreen damage outside wiper swept area

Pass 29 Feb 2008 107,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

damage to offside outer door sill

Pass 27 Feb 2007 94,336 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 75,128 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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PF52 UWL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PF52 UWL, 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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PF52 UWL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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