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2003 SKODA OCTAVIA
General Information
- Registration OV52XDC
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 223,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- engine oil leak
- both rear shocker covers worn
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- service brake pedal low travel
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 222,446 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022 28 Jun 202620 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 222,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 220,399 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021 28 Jun 202618 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 216,638 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 212,236 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 212,236 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 207,697 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2018 28 Jun 202612 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 201,974 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres cracking between treads
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 195,373 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear bump stop
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear bump stop
30 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 187,842 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015 28 Jun 202630 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 187,842 MI
28 Jun 20265 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 179,534 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2014 28 Jun 202613 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 169,858 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 159,672 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 159,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 146,182 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 135,989 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 28 Jun 202616 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 121,846 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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)
20 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 111,753 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2008 28 Jun 202620 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 111,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
24 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 102,035 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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OV52XDC was registered on 2003-01-27
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