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YU52 WKD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,728 mi
Last recorded167,728 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 167,728 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 158,734 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 158,734 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper rubber u/s

Fail 13 Jan 2015 145,941 miles

Both Front Tyres are low in centre, replacement is advised.

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Jacking Damage to Front Sill Lips.

N/S/R Door, Latch has intermittant fault.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake Discs have minor corrosion.

Rear Bump Stops are perishing.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,941 miles

Both Front Tyres are low in centre, replacement is advised.

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Jacking Damage to Front Sill Lips.

N/S/R Door, Latch has intermittant fault.

Rear Brake Discs have minor corrosion.

Rear Bump Stops are perishing.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 132,802 miles

Front Lower Ball Joints both have a small amount of free play.

Front Wishbone Bushes are worn.

N/S/R Tyre is dead on the legal tread depth limit of 1.6mm. Consider replacement immediately.

Rear Brake Discs are corroded.

Rear Bump Stops are perishing.

Rear Exhaust Silencer Hanger is heavily corroded and could fail soon.

Rear Washer is inoperative.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 132,802 miles

Front Lower Ball Joints both have a small amount of free play.

Front Wishbone Bushes are worn.

N/S/R Tyre is dead on the legal tread depth limit of 1.6mm. Consider replacement immediately.

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

Rear Brake Discs are corroded.

Rear Bump Stops are perishing.

Rear Exhaust Silencer Hanger is heavily corroded and could fail soon.

Rear Washer is inoperative.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 122,425 miles

Brake Pipes starting to corrode.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Discs are developing a wear lip.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 122,425 miles

Brake Pipes starting to corrode.

Rear Discs are developing a wear lip.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,966 miles

All four tyres are approaching low, especially the O/S/R.

Front Wipers are worn.

The Front Brake Discs are developing a wear lip. When the current pads are expired (Currently around 60% worn), the Discs should be replaced also.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 105,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

All four tyres are approaching low, especially the O/S/R.

Coolant, Service and Low Fuel Indicators are all illuminating.

Front Wipers are worn.

The Front Brake Discs are developing a wear lip. When the current pads are expired (Currently around 60% worn), the Discs should be replaced also.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 88,609 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on rear brake discs

front wipers worn

slight wear in rearmost bush, o/s/f lower suspension arm

Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,609 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

front wipers worn

slight wear in rearmost bush, o/s/f lower suspension arm

Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,228 miles

front tyre treads 2mm left

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 19 Jan 2010 72,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front tyre treads 2mm left

rear brake pads getting low

rear wiper worn

slight corrosion on both rear brake discs

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 13 Jan 2009 64,409 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no plate deteriorating along top

Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,409 miles

rear no plate deteriorating along top

Fail 24 Jan 2008 54,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,546 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,803 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 44,803 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 33,573 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 WKD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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