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DX03 GSV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,856 mi
Last recorded175,856 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 175,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside front inner CV boot signs of grease loss no obvious cuts

Pass 9 Mar 2018 163,607 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front headlamp unit has slight movment

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

damage to nearside and offside sills

tested in wet conditions

Fail 9 Mar 2018 163,607 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front headlamp unit has slight movment

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

damage to nearside and offside sills

tested in wet conditions

Pass 28 Feb 2017 157,862 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

boot full

damage to nearside and offside sills

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Mar 2016 151,651 miles

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

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

water leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 151,651 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

water leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 139,622 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 130,041 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 117,609 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 106,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 93,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 89,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 89,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 84,582 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 81,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2008 81,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,402 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,478 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 GSV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 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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DX03 GSV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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