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PY52 MZL

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,732 mi
Last recorded161,732 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 MZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 161,732 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 161,732 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 161,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 144,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 130,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 119,214 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 119,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 104,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 114,015 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 95,045 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 77,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,499 miles

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

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

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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PY52 MZL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY52 MZL, 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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PY52 MZL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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