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VU52 ZVD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,058 mi
Last recorded195,058 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 ZVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 195,058 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 195,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 190,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2015 185,181 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 185,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 177,877 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 177,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 168,617 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 168,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 158,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 158,444 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 156,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

free play in hand brake lever/cable adjustment

Pass 20 Jan 2011 141,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 122,569 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 122,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 103,483 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 81,734 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 64,729 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 48,033 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 ZVD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZVD, 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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VU52 ZVD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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