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RY52 FFT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,078 mi
Last recorded135,078 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 FFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 135,078 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 135,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 130,868 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 130,775 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 125,060 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind cat and @ sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres treads getting down

Pass 11 Jan 2023 119,899 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases next to catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connection between catalyst and centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,132 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 110,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 105,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 105,841 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 97,558 miles

Centre exhaust mount is corroded and detached

Front lower arms are corroded

Front sub frame is corroded

Front tyres are wearing on extreme edges

Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside shoulder and is slightly perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jan 2017 91,183 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 91,183 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 84,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 74,170 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,007 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,888 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 45,888 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,064 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,965 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 20,221 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 17,427 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 13,006 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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RY52 FFT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 RY52 FFT, 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 RY52 FFT registered?

RY52 FFT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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