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GU52 XXA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,624 mi
Last recorded89,624 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 XXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 86,053 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,471 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 76,855 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 74,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,435 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 70,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,894 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,597 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 65,596 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,412 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 60,412 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2010 13,573 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

stone chip in screen

Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,018 miles

slight wear in brake discs\osf tyre inner tread wear\injury in windscreen\

Fail 26 Jan 2009 48,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

slight wear in brake discs\osf tyre inner tread wear\injury in windscreen\

Pass 29 Dec 2007 42,864 miles

front number plate cracked,rear brake discs wearing+pads

Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,388 miles

chip in windscreen

front numberplate for damage

rear brake pads getting low

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 XXA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU52 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

GU52 XXA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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