2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · BN52 DYA
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 205,872 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN52 DYA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 205,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN52 DYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (BN52 DYA) between January 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
BN52 DYA Mileage History
- 23/01/200642,938 mi
- 25/01/200755,926 mi+12,988 mi
- 22/01/200868,732 mi+12,806 mi
- 23/01/200981,185 mi+12,453 mi
- 26/01/201096,429 mi+15,244 mi
- 01/02/2011110,333 mi+13,904 mi
- 01/02/2011110,333 mi
- 27/01/2012120,194 mi+9,861 mi
- 14/01/2013130,066 mi+9,872 mi
- 14/01/2014161,615 mi+31,549 mi
- 14/01/2015177,689 mi+16,074 mi
- 14/01/2015177,689 mi
- 14/01/2016183,748 mi+6,059 mi
- 13/01/2017190,076 mi+6,328 mi
- 30/01/2018193,233 mi+3,157 mi
- 30/01/2018193,233 mi
- 25/01/2019196,188 mi+2,955 mi
- 30/01/2020198,017 mi+1,829 mi
- 26/01/2021198,784 mi+767 mi
- 04/02/2022201,259 mi+2,475 mi
- 04/02/2022201,259 mi
- 23/01/2023202,562 mi+1,303 mi
- 23/01/2023202,562 mi
- 23/01/2024204,142 mi+1,580 mi
- 23/01/2024204,142 mi
- 15/01/2025205,101 mi+959 mi
- 21/01/2026205,872 mi+771 mi
Average of roughly 8,149 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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