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GU52 YLV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

252,068 mi
Last recorded252,068 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 252,068 miles

all brake disc corroded

all springs corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 252,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake disc corroded

all springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 251,314 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 249,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 248,517 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shocks top shields insecure

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 15 Sep 2014 248,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shocks top shields insecure

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 14 Sep 2013 245,329 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 26 Sep 2012 242,486 miles

front springs corroded

o/s/r flexy brake hose slightly damaged

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 25 Aug 2011 237,383 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 237,379 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 231,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 231,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 224,923 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 224,923 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YLV, 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 YLV registered?

GU52 YLV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for GU52 YLV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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