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RA52 XZR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,163 mi
Last recorded152,163 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 XZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 152,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 150,958 miles

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

has a slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Jan 2015 139,918 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 126,605 miles

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

n/s/f lower arm rear bush split- still secure

n/s/r shock cover adrift

o/s/f lower arm rear bush split- still secure

o/s/r shock cover adrift

slight blow from exhaust just before catalyst converter

Fail 7 Jan 2014 126,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f lower arm rear bush split- still secure

n/s/r shock cover adrift

o/s/f lower arm rear bush split- still secure

o/s/r shock cover adrift

slight blow from exhaust just before catalyst converter

Pass 8 Jan 2013 115,788 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 115,788 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 104,597 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 96,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 90,822 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 90,822 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,896 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 72,739 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,691 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 42,818 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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RA52 XZR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA52 XZR, 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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RA52 XZR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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