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DX03 GMY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,248 mi
Last recorded100,248 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 100,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 5 May 2016 96,434 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 93,164 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 93,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,150 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 89,150 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,181 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 79,181 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,072 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,174 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,993 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 51,993 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,486 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 GMY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DX03 GMY, 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 DX03 GMY registered?

DX03 GMY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is DX03 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 GMY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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