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GU52 YWX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

271,056 mi
Last recorded271,056 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 271,056 miles

damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 7 Oct 2008 270,826 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 250,992 miles

both front antiroll bar link rod bushes worn

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front cv boot starting to deteriate, cracking badly

Fail 8 Apr 2008 250,982 miles

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

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

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

both front antiroll bar link rod bushes worn

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front cv boot starting to deteriate, cracking badly

Pass 27 Sep 2007 233,008 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 193,542 miles
Pass 25 May 2006
Fail 25 May 2006 177,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 YWX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YWX, 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 YWX registered?

GU52 YWX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is GU52 YWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 YWX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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