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RO52 VZG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,878 mi
Last recorded210,878 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 VZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 210,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front track rodend has slight play

both rear coil springs rusty

front subframe rear bushes perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 198,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 198,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play only just within mot limits (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2015 172,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension components corroded

all brake pipes slightly corroded

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2014 152,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear head rests missing

suspension rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2013 129,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2013 129,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2012 107,251 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front sills damaged

lower arm bushes age cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2011 87,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

age cracking to o/s/r tyre also getting low

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Aug 2011 87,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

age cracking to o/s/r tyre also getting low

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 65,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 63,527 miles

Near side wiper worn

Off side door mirror broken but small stick on mirror gives view to rear

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight bulge in side wall of near side front tyre

Some delamination rear plate

Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,527 miles

Near side wiper worn

Off side door mirror broken but small stick on mirror gives view to rear

Slight bulge in side wall of near side front tyre

Some delamination rear plate

Pass 19 Jan 2008 54,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 44,666 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,559 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on working surface

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 VZG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RO52 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

RO52 VZG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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