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GY52 AVR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,316 mi
Last recorded120,316 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 AVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 120,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 120,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,920 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 106,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,552 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 104,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 95,185 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 95,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,255 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,313 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 77,562 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 77,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,478 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,174 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,402 miles

brake servo pipe starting to split

Fail 1 Feb 2012 60,402 miles

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

brake servo pipe starting to split

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,874 miles

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

both front and o/s rear tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 45,323 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,788 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,369 miles

both front tyres getting low on traed

front discs rusty

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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GY52 AVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GY52 AVR, 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 GY52 AVR registered?

GY52 AVR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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