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YM52 SLV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

252,964 mi
Last recorded252,964 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 SLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 252,964 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 252,791 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 215,253 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 214,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 190,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 166,493 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 143,952 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 123,689 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 101,760 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 101,729 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,217 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,294 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 35,266 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,177 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,006 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,100 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 26,090 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,593 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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YM52 SLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YM52 SLV, 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 SLV registered?

YM52 SLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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