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YU52 VRX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,956 mi
Last recorded119,956 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 VRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 119,956 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 107,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip needs replacing (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 107,682 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip needs replacing (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 107,666 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt needs clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust flexible mesh deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

front number plate cracked

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

nearside front indicator lens deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,086 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust clamp deteriorating

Fail 7 Mar 2015 81,054 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside & offside rear tyres perishing

rear exhaust clamp deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,128 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 74,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,856 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,213 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,488 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 57,483 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,160 miles

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

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,762 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,765 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,044 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 VRX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

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

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