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BD52 GZV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,962 mi
Last recorded138,962 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 GZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 138,962 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 138,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,816 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 131,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 124,342 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 120,699 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 119,974 miles

Both rear outer seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 119,965 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced wishbone rear bush. (2.4.F.2)

Both rear outer seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 119,058 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 119,058 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 117,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2013 116,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 116,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 116,486 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Feb 2012 106,320 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 106,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 97,005 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 97,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 85,808 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 85,808 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,962 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 74,962 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 60,905 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,905 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 47,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,688 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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BD52 GZV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BD52 GZV, 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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BD52 GZV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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