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WV52 FWA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,200 mi
Last recorded102,200 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 FWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 102,200 miles

rear tyres are perished

Fail 1 Oct 2016 102,200 miles

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

rear tyres are perished

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,767 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 89,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,467 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 75,154 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,154 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,725 miles

Engine malfuction, warning lamp illuminated

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)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 71,725 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine malfuction, warning lamp illuminated

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,914 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,961 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,078 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,138 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,850 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,312 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Jan 2006 27,335 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 FWA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 WV52 FWA, 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 FWA registered?

WV52 FWA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is WV52 FWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 FWA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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