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YM52 SHZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,339 mi
Last recorded189,339 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 SHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 189,339 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 189,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 180,892 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/s front steering rack axiel joint has slight play

o/s rear doo0r will not open

Fail 13 Dec 2010 180,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

n/s front steering rack axiel joint has slight play

o/s rear doo0r will not open

Pass 6 Nov 2009 176,679 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 166,090 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 153,867 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 145,282 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 145,282 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YM52 SHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM52 SHZ, 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 YM52 SHZ registered?

YM52 SHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YM52 SHZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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