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GJ52 GFV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,290 mi
Last recorded175,290 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 175,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f rim damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2020 175,290 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached moves sideways (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f rim damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2019 159,219 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 159,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 132,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever needs adjusting

Fail 4 Oct 2018 132,804 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever needs adjusting

Pass 5 Oct 2017 118,696 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres wearing on inner treads

Fail 3 Oct 2017 118,689 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,387 miles

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

front tyres wearing low inner edges,vehicle recently sprayed with oil.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 102,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s number plate light dim, o/s mirror cracked, all tyres wearing inner edges,

underside coated in oil

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,477 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under side components coated in oil

Pass 8 Aug 2013 88,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake pipes/brake hoses/sills/suspension/steering/underside coated in oil/grease

Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,893 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

underside/brake pipes,hoses,p/s pipes coated in oil/grease

Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

E M L on

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 69,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

E M L on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle tested wet.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,915 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 13 Aug 2009 51,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,981 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre slight cut outer side wall

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

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