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SV52 YPP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,304 mi
Last recorded156,304 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 YPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 156,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 145,375 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 132,730 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 125,740 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 125,702 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 116,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 116,335 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 99,894 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 80,634 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 80,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 57,373 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight free play at n/s track rod

Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,373 miles

slight free play at n/s track rod

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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SV52 YPP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV52 YPP, 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 SV52 YPP registered?

SV52 YPP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is SV52 YPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 YPP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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