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GU52 YNH

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,225 mi
Last recorded166,225 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 166,225 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hanger adrift.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 166,225 miles

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

Exhaust hanger adrift.

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 160,476 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 160,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 159,734 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 154,609 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 154,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 146,253 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 136,067 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 136,067 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 127,254 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear shock dust cover adrift

Pass 1 Sep 2009 127,254 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear shock dust cover adrift

Pass 26 Aug 2008 117,408 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 117,406 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 105,283 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 92,485 miles

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

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 YNH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YNH, 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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GU52 YNH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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