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LG52 GXC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,902 mi
Last recorded144,902 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 GXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 144,902 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 144,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 141,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

both side rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2020 141,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

both side rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 135,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 135,741 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,059 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 129,059 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,553 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes to subframe - both sides - front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded both sides - rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 125,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes to subframe - both sides - front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded both sides - rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 119,143 miles

coil spring corroded both sides - rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,546 miles

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

footbrake pedal has slight travel

nearside outer c.v.gaiter slightly weeping grease

Pass 16 Jan 2014 107,964 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 101,994 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 101,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,652 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

Fail 17 Jan 2012 95,651 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 20 Jan 2011 90,706 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 86,118 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 80,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,819 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 76,867 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 76,865 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 70,808 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 63,425 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 63,425 miles

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

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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LG52 GXC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LG52 GXC, 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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LG52 GXC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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