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SY52 UXK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,193 mi
Last recorded82,193 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 UXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 82,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 72,967 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 66,930 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 60,530 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 May 2011 55,335 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 50,669 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,692 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 41,676 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 41,646 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,316 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,956 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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SY52 UXK 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 91.7%.

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 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 SY52 UXK, 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 SY52 UXK registered?

SY52 UXK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is SY52 UXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 UXK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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