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SV52 YRD

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,857 mi
Last recorded126,857 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 YRD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 126,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2018 126,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brake discs have slight/surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2017 126,843 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2016 126,836 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2015 126,829 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 126,814 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 126,810 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 126,318 miles

rear brake pipes lightley corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 126,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake pipes lightley corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 124,514 miles

EML on

front discs scored

n/s headlamp works intermittently

o/s wheel arch/trim insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2010 104,505 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both steering arms have small moverment when engine not runnig

Fail 5 Jun 2009 83,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both steering arms have small moverment when engine not runnig

Pass 29 May 2008 74,172 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 52,260 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,866 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,778 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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SV52 YRD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SV52 YRD, 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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SV52 YRD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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