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GK52 XJU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,895 mi
Last recorded52,895 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 XJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,895 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,108 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 45,106 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 43,396 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,493 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,366 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,674 miles

n/s rear tyre nails in tread & slightly out of shape

o/s rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 27 Jan 2007 31,584 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 31,584 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 25,923 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 XJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

GK52 XJU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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