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DX03 GMZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,138 mi
Last recorded144,138 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 144,138 miles

both number plate lamp covers missing

damage to both lower sills

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

oil stains on engine and gearbox

rear brake discs worn and corroding and pads low on nearside

slight bind from nearside rear brake

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm front bush

steel road wheel fitted to offside rear - same size as alloys

Fail 27 Jun 2016 144,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on intercooler pipe (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both headlamps have been repaired

both number plate lamp covers missing

damage to both lower sills

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced

oil stains on engine and gearbox

rear brake discs worn and corroding and pads low on nearside

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm front bush

slight play in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

steel road wheel fitted to offside rear - same size as alloys

Pass 13 Jul 2015 139,017 miles

both number plate lamp covers missing

engine top cover fitted

nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced

offside front tyre on 3mm tread and worn on edges

oil stains on engine and gearbox

play in offside front lower suspension ball joint(strong advise)

screw in tread of nearside front tyre

screw in tread of nearside rear tyre

slight movement in nearside front lower suspension arm front bush

Pass 7 Jul 2014 126,809 miles

both number plate lamp covers missing

engine top cover fitted

front and rear brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2014 126,646 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

both number plate lamp covers missing

engine top cover fitted

front and rear brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2013 117,683 miles

both number plate lamp covers missing

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

both track rod end gaiters perished

engine top cover fitted

front and rear brake discs worn

nail in tread of offside rear tyre

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush just starting to split

slight oil stains on gearbox

slight play in nearside steering track rod

Fail 20 Aug 2013 117,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both number plate lamp covers missing

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

both track rod end gaiters perished

engine top cover fitted

front and rear brake discs worn

nail in tread of offside rear tyre

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush just starting to split

slight oil stains on gearbox

slight play in nearside steering track rod

Pass 18 Jul 2012 107,434 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 107,432 miles

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in both front Antiroll bar bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

damage to nearside rear door

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2011 94,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to nearside rear door

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2010 86,833 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 86,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear discs slightly scored

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,275 miles

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

offside door mirror housing damaged.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 80,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror housing damaged.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 71,229 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 71,229 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,808 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 61,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,805 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,515 miles

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

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 GMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GMZ, 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 GMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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