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GJ52 GBX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,265 mi
Last recorded145,265 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 GBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 145,265 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 136,108 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust bracket worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

front windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Dec 2013 127,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn on edge 2mm

Pass 26 Jan 2013 120,768 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 110,973 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 10,090 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 91,793 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,078 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 70,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 58,799 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 58,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 38,111 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 GBX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GBX, 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 GBX registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ52 GBX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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