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GK52 JYH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,784 mi
Last recorded153,784 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 JYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 153,784 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 153,784 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

emission test aborted due to auxillery belt shredding

Pass 14 Jul 2014 143,608 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit and all other tyres worn

Pass 15 Jul 2013 134,953 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Jul 2012 126,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic trim fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 126,275 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic trim fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 115,591 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 115,591 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 113,302 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 100,161 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges & close to limit , advise replacements.....

drivers wiper smears , advise replacement.....

front brake discs worn....

front plastic under tray damaged........

long hand brake lever travel.....

n/s/r axle bush mount damaged.....

n/s/r tyre close to limit , o/s/r getting close to limit.....

Pass 14 Oct 2009 100,161 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges & close to limit , advise replacements.....

drivers wiper smears , advise replacement.....

front brake discs worn....

front plastic under tray damaged........

long hand brake lever travel.....

n/s/r axle bush mount damaged.....

n/s/r tyre close to limit , o/s/r getting close to limit.....

Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,775 miles

n/s/r axle fixing damaged , advise attension.....

n/s/r tyre tread getting close to limit.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 20 Feb 2008 82,596 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat , seat belt not fully inspected....

parking brake aplication rough , advise investigation....

Fail 15 Feb 2008 82,596 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat , seat belt not fully inspected....

parking brake aplication rough , advise investigation....

Pass 23 Feb 2007 72,365 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 72,365 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear brake noisy

Pass 30 Nov 2005 56,821 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 JYH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GK52 JYH, 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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GK52 JYH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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