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SK52 UYP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,036 mi
Last recorded135,036 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 UYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 135,036 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both tyres slightly cracked inbetween treads

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 135,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear both tyres slightly cracked inbetween treads

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 131,710 miles

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 131,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 126,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 126,046 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 122,035 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 122,035 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 115,827 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 115,827 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 108,804 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 100,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 100,477 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 93,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,405 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 83,405 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 72,205 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 71,970 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 57,726 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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SK52 UYP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SK52 UYP, 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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SK52 UYP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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