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GK52 JYW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,309 mi
Last recorded82,309 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 JYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

service and parking brake low efficiency

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 77,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 73,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,141 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,587 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,239 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,845 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 27,055 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)

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 JYW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 GK52 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

GK52 JYW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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