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SK52 XEU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

218,499 mi
Last recorded218,499 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 XEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 218,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

repair excssively undersealed

Fail 20 Feb 2026 218,483 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 214,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all welding undersealed

Fail 19 Feb 2025 214,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 210,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 206,017 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Steering rack end worn o/s

Pass 5 Feb 2022 197,041 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 189,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 184,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face / lip corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding from central pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face / lip corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 175,442 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Brake pipe starting to corrode under plastic coating. (under passenger floor pan) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corrode under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corrode under plastic coating. from axle flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corrode under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe starting to corrode under plastic coating. from axle flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 167,671 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 156,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight play in upper strut top mount

Rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 156,285 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to operate (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper slight play in upper strut top mount

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 146,198 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 138,930 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 135,798 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 126,594 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 117,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 109,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 100,237 miles

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

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2009 87,847 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Pass 17 Jan 2008 75,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,420 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,078 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 XEU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XEU, 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 XEU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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