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GJ52 EOB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,349 mi
Last recorded157,349 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 EOB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 157,349 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 148,370 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 137,910 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 137,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 126,129 miles

eml on

rear tyres strting to misshape

Fail 10 Jul 2015 126,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

eml on

rear tyres strting to misshape

Pass 27 Jun 2014 114,302 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 107,880 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 101,787 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 96,170 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 91,198 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 83,271 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 73,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 61,914 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 53,636 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 53,636 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,823 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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GJ52 EOB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOB, 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 EOB registered?

GJ52 EOB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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