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YU52 VRO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,748 mi
Last recorded165,748 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 VRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 165,748 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 165,748 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 160,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 154,010 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 139,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

Pass 21 Oct 2013 139,988 miles

eml light on

Pass 18 Oct 2012 129,566 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 129,566 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 118,830 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 106,259 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 92,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 79,582 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 79,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,116 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 57,268 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 44,599 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,599 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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YU52 VRO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YU52 VRO, 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 YU52 VRO registered?

YU52 VRO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is YU52 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU52 VRO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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