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YU52 XUM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,699 mi
Last recorded119,699 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 119,697 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 105,835 miles

n/s/r parking brake needs adjustment

rear shock absorbers reduced damping effect

Fail 4 Apr 2013 105,714 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear shock absorbers reduced damping effect

Pass 27 Feb 2012 87,774 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 87,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,826 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 68,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 55,305 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,305 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,520 miles

off side windscreen has aslight chip front brake pads both rear tyres are to close to limit rear both shocker bump stop are slighty split

Fail 25 Feb 2008 46,520 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

off side windscreen has aslight chip front brake pads both rear tyres are to close to limit rear both shocker bump stop are slighty split

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,636 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,716 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 XUM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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