MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Spare tyre defective
centre stop lamp has bulbs out
hand brake travel long
o/s/f inner wheel arch cover insecure
reverse lamps in/op
slight blow from front pipe flexi joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bulb not working in high level stop lamp
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bulb not working in high level stop lamp
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ52 BVO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GJ52 BVO, 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 GJ52 BVO registered?
GJ52 BVO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2003.
Is GJ52 BVO safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ52 BVO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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