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DX03 GUE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,657 mi
Last recorded104,657 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 104,657 miles

centre exhuast braket broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 85,471 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge to limit

centre exhuast braket broken

oil leak on engine

steering slightly out advise tracking check

Fail 9 Jul 2011 85,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres worn on inner edge to limit

centre exhuast braket broken

oil leak on engine

steering slightly out advise tracking check

Pass 9 Jul 2010 78,552 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front b/discs worn and lipped,n/s rear shock dust cover insecure,o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge! rear wiper blade split.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 78,552 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front b/discs worn and lipped,n/s rear shock dust cover insecure,o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge! rear wiper blade split.

oil leak off engine onto exhaust!!

Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,072 miles

centre exhuast braket corroding away, large lip of corrosion on front discs, advise brake check pads look low, rear brakes starting to bind on, rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2009 68,072 miles

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

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

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

centre exhuast braket corroding away, large lip of corrosion on front discs, advise brake check pads look low, rear brakes starting to bind on, rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,073 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade splitting,o/s front bumper damaged.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,073 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear wiper blade splitting,o/s front bumper damaged.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 54,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s rear caliper slightly binding on!!

Fail 19 Mar 2007 41,547 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,547 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,623 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 GUE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GUE, 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 GUE registered?

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

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The MOT history for DX03 GUE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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