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SA52 UUD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

265,325 mi
Last recorded265,325 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 UUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 265,325 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2011 265,324 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2010 233,502 miles

cover on n/s/r shocker adrift.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 201,612 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 201,366 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear shock absorber dust covers have left bonding

Pass 25 Jan 2008 142,382 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 142,382 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 142,382 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 84,542 miles

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

Pass 12 Jan 2006 64,309 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 UUD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UUD, 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 UUD registered?

SA52 UUD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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