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GJ52 BVE

2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,008 mi
Last recorded92,008 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi141,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 BVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 92,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxilliary belt perished

front number plate damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2007 92,008 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxilliary belt perished

front plate damaged

high level brake light 2 blubs in op

n/s wing mirror causimg damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 50,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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GJ52 BVE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 141,610 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ52 BVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ52 BVE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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