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GJ52 LRU

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,864 mi
Last recorded154,864 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 LRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 154,864 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust slight leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 147,168 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 9 Aug 2013 140,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 135,268 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 128,825 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 119,692 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 119,692 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 112,472 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 108,414 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 100,882 miles

All valve stems are trapped slightly by wheel trims

Pass 21 Feb 2007 93,475 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 85,092 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 LRU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LRU, 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 LRU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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