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YO52 AXW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

259,588 mi
Last recorded259,588 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 AXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 259,588 miles

Nearside Front Wing corroded at the bottom

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 252,546 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 241,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 231,770 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 222,000 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 212,963 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 204,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint has slight play and dust cover is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play and dust cover perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 198,719 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 192,850 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 186,191 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 177,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 170,704 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 160,533 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 148,859 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 148,859 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 133,920 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 133,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 120,436 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 120,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slight out of shape

Pass 14 Jan 2010 106,274 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 92,282 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 78,920 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 78,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,799 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 60,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 42,707 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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YO52 AXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YO52 AXW, 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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YO52 AXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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