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YU52 VRP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

257,390 mi
Last recorded257,390 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 VRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 257,390 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 242,240 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 228,438 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 228,438 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 207,576 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 178,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 178,393 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 151,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 127,785 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 127,785 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 112,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 97,338 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 172,827 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 172,827 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water ingress into nearside front indicator light unit.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 128,411 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 128,406 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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 VRP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YU52 VRP?

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What year was YU52 VRP registered?

YU52 VRP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is YU52 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU52 VRP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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