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YE52 KSJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 KSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2024

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 23 May 2023

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 16 May 2023

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2022 126,934 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 126,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 123,374 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2021 123,374 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2020 117,474 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 May 2019 113,184 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 113,183 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2018 106,613 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 99,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 93,529 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 86,807 miles

near side rear tyre becoming out off shape

off side front bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 21 May 2014 80,042 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 80,042 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2013 71,725 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 65,778 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 57,663 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 57,649 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 44,142 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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 5 May 2010 44,142 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front 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 15 May 2009 29,570 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,484 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,870 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 26,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,018 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 20,108 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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YE52 KSJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE52 KSJ, 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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YE52 KSJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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