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SA52 KLJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,121 mi
Last recorded156,121 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 KLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 156,121 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 106,785 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 144,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 132,753 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 116,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 100,300 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 100,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 92,519 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,826 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,651 miles

Gearbox oily

Nearside front and offside rear tyres have 2mm of tread left 205/50/17W

Offside rear brake indicates slight bind

Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,029 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 75,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 63,839 miles

Exhaust clamps in poor condition

Gearbox oily

Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,847 miles

Both rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Jan 2007 39,736 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 39,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs in poor condition

both front tyres have 3-4mm of tread left

rear discs in poor condition

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 KLJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SA52 KLJ, 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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SA52 KLJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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