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GJ52 GAO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,014 mi
Last recorded173,014 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 GAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 173,014 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 172,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 169,472 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 167,309 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 167,308 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 164,523 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 164,522 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 161,196 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 155,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 152,221 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 148,967 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 141,775 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 141,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 133,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 115,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 100,286 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 69,727 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear inner brake pad cant be seen

Fail 5 Mar 2008 69,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear inner brake pad cant be seen

Pass 9 Feb 2007 52,097 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,996 miles

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

high level stop lamp only partly working

plastic under trays damaged

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 GAO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GAO, 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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GJ52 GAO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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