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DX03 GVL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,889 mi
Last recorded159,889 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2018 159,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 154,931 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 150,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 143,461 miles

Offside rear tyre (205 50 R17) perished

Pass 7 Mar 2014 135,302 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 128,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 121,680 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion on front discs

small clip slightly loose on o/s/f inner cv boot

wipers splitting and slightly smeary

Pass 22 Mar 2011 111,361 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clip missing from o/s inner cv boot

edges of both front sills kinked

slight wear and corrosion on front discs

Pass 23 Mar 2010 98,226 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 85,146 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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,192 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 50,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 40,397 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 GVL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVL, 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 GVL registered?

DX03 GVL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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