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GU52 YMZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,419 mi
Last recorded173,419 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2014 173,419 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 173,419 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 162,206 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 152,311 miles

play in o/s of rack and pinion

Pass 16 Feb 2011 143,387 miles

play in o/s/f inner rack and pinion ball joint

Pass 25 Feb 2010 134,425 miles

play in o/s/f rack and pinion inner ball joint

Pass 24 Feb 2009 124,771 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 115,667 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner sides

Pass 7 Feb 2008 115,667 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner sides

Pass 20 Feb 2007 107,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 100,845 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2006 100,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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 YMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

GU52 YMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2003.

Is GU52 YMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 YMZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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