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SA52 JXV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,904 mi
Last recorded125,904 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 JXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 125,904 miles

AUX DRIVE BELT CRACKED...

CENTRE EHAUST MOUNT RUSTY...

REAR SHOCKERS WEAK...

Fail 13 Mar 2013 125,900 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

AUX DRIVE BELT CRACKED...

CENTRE EHAUST MOUNT RUSTY...

REAR SHOCKERS WEAK...

Fail 27 Mar 2012 117,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 117,833 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 109,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Off side rear handbrake cable slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 98,568 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers bump stops split

centre exhaust bracket welds broken but exhaust still secure

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2009 92,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear shock absorbers bump stops splitting

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear shock absorbers bump stops splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2007 216,272 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 216,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

hand brake long travel

number plates lifting

exhaust cat inners rattly

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 162,852 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 162,852 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

very long travel foot brake showing rear brakes need adjuastment

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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SA52 JXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SA52 JXV, 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 SA52 JXV registered?

SA52 JXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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