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GD52 PYZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,205 mi
Last recorded101,205 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 PYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 101,205 miles

center exhaust mounting broken

e.c.u.light on

slight play to offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 14 Apr 2012 93,704 miles

engine management light on

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 7 Apr 2012 93,466 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,466 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to offside rear outer sill

slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 2 Apr 2011 77,356 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to offside rear outer sill

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,351 miles

near side rear tyre on minimum tread depth

Fail 7 Apr 2010 62,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear tyre on minimum tread depth

Pass 8 May 2009 55,706 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 55,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 46,825 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 46,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2007 34,925 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,832 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 21,464 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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GD52 PYZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GD52 PYZ, 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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What year was GD52 PYZ registered?

GD52 PYZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is GD52 PYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD52 PYZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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