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DX03 GLZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

207,966 mi
Last recorded207,966 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 207,966 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Oct 2016 207,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure smaller end (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2015 192,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not effecting drivers vision (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust system mounting temp repaired satisfactory

Rear park brakes effort pass on lower limits

Fail 9 Sep 2015 192,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not effecting drivers vision (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust system mounting temp repaired satisfactory

Rear park brakes effort pass on lower limits

Pass 30 Aug 2014 168,705 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 142,001 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 92,465 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 92,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 82,379 miles

both front disc's corroded

both rear disc's corroded & worn.recommend replace front & rear disc's for optimum brakeing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,582 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 59,834 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 26 May 2007 46,113 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 46,014 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,417 miles

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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DX03 GLZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX03 GLZ, 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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DX03 GLZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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