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YE52 KTL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,799 mi
Last recorded155,799 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 KTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 155,799 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 155,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 154,515 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 152,475 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 152,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 149,195 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 141,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 141,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 131,295 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 131,295 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 124,120 miles

o/s front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 115,577 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 115,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2010 105,881 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 105,798 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 90,641 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,945 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 72,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,126 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,110 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 KTL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KTL, 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 YE52 KTL registered?

YE52 KTL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YE52 KTL shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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