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SK52 UZL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

431,340 mi
Last recorded431,340 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 UZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 431,340 miles

bonnet secure but with tye wraps

Fail 17 Dec 2011 430,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

battery wires insecure fail next year

bonnet secure but with tye wraps

o/s mirror some cracks vision ok

Pass 31 Dec 2010 407,113 miles

bonnet secured by heavy duty tye wraps

Fail 29 Dec 2010 406,959 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

bonnet secured by heavy duty tye wraps

Pass 15 Dec 2009 371,659 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 313,847 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 249,937 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 166,780 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 89,079 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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SK52 UZL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK52 UZL, 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 SK52 UZL registered?

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

Is SK52 UZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 UZL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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