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RO52 VYC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,638 mi
Last recorded200,638 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 VYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 200,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 195,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 190,028 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 189,950 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 185,233 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 180,880 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 176,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 176,552 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 170,942 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 164,504 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 155,478 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 144,173 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 133,685 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 124,242 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 124,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 116,270 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 101,032 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 101,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RO52 VYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RO52 VYC, 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 RO52 VYC registered?

RO52 VYC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is RO52 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 VYC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO52 VYC have outstanding finance?

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