2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · BN52 DYB
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 193,304 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN52 DYB Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2024
- 193,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN52 DYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (BN52 DYB) between January 2006 and December 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BN52 DYB Mileage History
- 16/01/200635,850 mi
- 17/01/200746,320 mi+10,470 mi
- 17/01/200855,870 mi+9,550 mi
- 02/02/200965,626 mi+9,756 mi
- 26/01/201076,642 mi+11,016 mi
- 26/01/201076,642 mi
- 03/02/201185,512 mi+8,870 mi
- 03/02/201185,512 mi
- 01/02/201293,196 mi+7,684 mi
- 06/02/201293,196 mi
- 20/06/2013101,076 mi+7,880 mi
- 20/06/2013101,076 mi
- 08/07/2014107,303 mi+6,227 mi
- 09/07/2014107,303 mi
- 13/07/2015116,143 mi+8,840 mi
- 09/11/2016133,055 mi+16,912 mi
- 09/11/2016133,055 mi
- 06/01/2018151,502 mi+18,447 mi
- 08/01/2018151,502 mi
- 10/12/2018161,220 mi+9,718 mi
- 11/12/2019172,077 mi+10,857 mi
- 11/12/2019172,077 mi
- 14/12/2020178,178 mi+6,101 mi
- 14/12/2020178,178 mi
- 04/01/2022181,013 mi+2,835 mi
- 04/01/2022181,013 mi
- 21/12/2022185,340 mi+4,327 mi
- 21/12/2022185,340 mi
- 14/12/2023189,783 mi+4,443 mi
- 08/01/2024189,981 mi+198 mi
- 30/12/2024193,304 mi+3,323 mi
Average of roughly 8,307 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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