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SA52 KLK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,534 mi
Last recorded162,534 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 KLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 162,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 151,723 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 148,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 140,542 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2018 130,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2017 116,754 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,134 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 110,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 108,722 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 108,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,256 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 99,250 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,069 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,054 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut in wall

Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,966 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 66,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,619 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,078 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,496 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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SA52 KLK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KLK, 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 KLK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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