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VO52 DVX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,285 mi
Last recorded162,285 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 DVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 162,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 159,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 156,194 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 154,518 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 151,409 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 149,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 147,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 147,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 146,379 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 144,018 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 141,738 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 134,993 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 127,939 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 127,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 119,599 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,030 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 110,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 99,815 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,069 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,110 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,813 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,325 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 39,127 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 31,866 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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VO52 DVX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 VO52 DVX, 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 VO52 DVX registered?

VO52 DVX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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