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VU52 WXO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,634 mi
Last recorded199,634 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 199,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 190,629 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 179,412 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 165,974 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 165,974 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 160,274 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 160,274 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 141,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wishbone rear bush rubbers splitting

Fail 1 Feb 2010 141,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front wishbone rear bush rubbers splitting

Fail 15 Jan 2009 117,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 117,409 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 98,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 71,843 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,633 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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VU52 WXO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU52 WXO, 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 VU52 WXO registered?

VU52 WXO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is VU52 WXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 WXO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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