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GJZ 1819

2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,106 mi
Last recorded207,106 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi141,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJZ 1819
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 207,106 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 199,052 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 186,695 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 189,062 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 181,003 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 172,216 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 172,159 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 155,737 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 155,479 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 147,692 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 139,004 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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GJZ 1819 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 141,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJZ 1819, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJZ 1819 registered?

GJZ 1819 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is GJZ 1819 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJZ 1819 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJZ 1819 have outstanding finance?

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