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WK52 XAT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,136 mi
Last recorded146,136 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 XAT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 146,136 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both brake hose ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

general body and suspension surface corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2017 146,135 miles

Front front brake application uneven both brakes uneven in application and very noisey (3.7.B.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty switch does not operate and hazrds inoperative (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both brake hose ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

general body and suspension surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 142,192 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 132,173 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 132,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 119,993 miles

damage to o/s eing mirror glass.

imbalance rear brakes

slight coolant leak n/s bottom of radiator

Pass 2 Aug 2013 109,389 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2013 109,389 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 98,507 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,824 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 73,824 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,382 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,262 miles

advise both front tyres perished

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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WK52 XAT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK52 XAT, 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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WK52 XAT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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