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GK52 HVW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,259 mi
Last recorded123,259 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 HVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 123,259 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 107,070 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,442 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,957 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 66,957 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 61,615 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,615 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,497 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 50,497 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,097 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,556 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 16,969 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 15,284 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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GK52 HVW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK52 HVW, 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 GK52 HVW registered?

GK52 HVW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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