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GU52 WFT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

255,577 mi
Last recorded255,577 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 WFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 255,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 252,634 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 252,392 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 250,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 221,240 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stops Deterioted Resulting In Outer Casing being Loose

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 205,923 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 205,923 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 185,228 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 159,359 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 159,359 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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GU52 WFT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU52 WFT, 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 GU52 WFT registered?

GU52 WFT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is GU52 WFT safe to buy?

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