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YU52 XUL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,500 mi
Last recorded97,500 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 XUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,795 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,980 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 84,980 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,436 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,116 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,841 miles

Near side door mirror cracked

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bump stpors splitting

Pass 8 Nov 2008 57,123 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,575 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,205 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 22,205 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 16,387 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 XUL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YU52 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

YU52 XUL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is YU52 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU52 XUL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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