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SA52 KNT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,212 mi
Last recorded115,212 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 KNT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 115,212 miles

judder on n/s/f brake [not yet excessive]

little reserve travel on footbrake

unable to check brake pipes properly due to coatings

unable to check n/s/f seatbelt properly due to childseat

windscreen cracked in lower n/s corner not in vision of driver

Fail 7 Feb 2013 114,674 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

judder on n/s/f brake [not yet excessive]

n/s/r brake cylinder bleed nipple snapped [o/s corroded]

unable to check brake pipes properly due to coatings

unable to check n/s/f seatbelt properly due to childseat

windscreen cracked in lower n/s corner not in vision of driver

Pass 9 Feb 2012 109,497 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

airbag light remains on after start up

Pass 2 Feb 2011 246,519 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 246,502 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 239,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 239,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 229,612 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 220,359 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 205,970 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 167,151 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 136,325 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 KNT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KNT, 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 KNT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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