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AY03 GSV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

294,490 mi
Last recorded294,490 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 294,490 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,612 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 276,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 258,428 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 258,428 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2012 241,841 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 221,283 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bulbs not working in high level brake light

Fail 10 May 2010 201,034 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 201,034 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 178,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 154,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 128,993 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 100,365 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 99,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AY03 GSV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY03 GSV, 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 AY03 GSV registered?

AY03 GSV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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