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GU52 YMR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,423 mi
Last recorded108,423 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,423 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brakes imbalanced

Pass 7 Mar 2017 107,260 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,521 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake has long travel

service[foot] brake has long travel

Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,369 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to perish

front windscreen cracked outside of swept area

front/ rear suspension coil springs rusty

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,906 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,037 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges worn low

clutch pipe slightly damp

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

rear brakes may require adjustment

rear screen washer jet not working

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 5 Nov 2011 96,814 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 69,770 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,639 miles

front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

front brake discs starting to wear

nearside rear reverse lamp not working

rear suspension coil springs rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,899 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 78,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 65,190 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 65,163 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 16,701 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 YMR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU52 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

GU52 YMR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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