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YJ52 EHA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,507 mi
Last recorded129,507 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 EHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 129,507 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 129,506 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 127,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 127,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Burst. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Heatshield insecure.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 124,797 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 122,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 122,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 107,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,228 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,879 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 66,879 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,431 miles

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

exhaust centre support bracket broken

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,154 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,704 miles

both front wipers torn at top and bottom but clear screen ok advise new ones

middle bracket on exhaust broken off pipe but exhaust still secure

Fail 29 Dec 2010 48,704 miles

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

both front wipers torn at top and bottom but clear screen ok advise new ones

middle bracket on exhaust broken off pipe but exhaust still secure

Pass 3 Jan 2010 43,901 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no plate damaged

handbrake stiff in operation

offside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,718 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 29,718 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,575 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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YJ52 EHA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ52 EHA, 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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YJ52 EHA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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