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2003 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration LR52FNM
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 13 Dec 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 246,249 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2026 10 Jun 20269 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 235,833 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2025 10 Jun 20268 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 223,190 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2024 10 Jun 202614 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 206,326 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 193,820 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 185,006 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 177,392 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,936 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019 10 Jun 202612 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 163,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 154,133 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- windscreen chipped
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
17 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,011 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in top strut mounts
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 141,733 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- covers and trays fitted
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 141,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- covers and trays fitted
20 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 137,029 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 137,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,999 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 123,780 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
20 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 123,780 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 115,543 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 115,543 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 108,237 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011 10 Jun 202618 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,002 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010 10 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 95,235 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009 10 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 95,235 MI
10 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 83,836 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2008 10 Jun 202620 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 68,769 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2007 10 Jun 20269 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 56,198 MI
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LR52FNM was registered on 2003-01-07
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