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WV52 BWX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BWX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,401 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 95,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,374 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind from o/s rear brake

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,508 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 62,508 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,559 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,767 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,379 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,342 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,335 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 32,684 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 32,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,478 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 21,516 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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WV52 BWX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WV52 BWX, 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 WV52 BWX registered?

WV52 BWX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is WV52 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 BWX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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