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GJZ 4584

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

270,752 mi
Last recorded270,752 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJZ 4584
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 270,752 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 270,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 264,668 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 251,522 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 238,005 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 238,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 229,929 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front anti roll bar D bush slightly worn

slight play in strut tops

Fail 17 Nov 2011 229,868 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front wipers slight tears on ends

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

offside front anti roll bar D bush slightly worn

slight play in strut tops

Pass 19 Nov 2010 199,017 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 151,122 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 105,730 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 66,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front inner pads approx 60% worn

slight damage to n/s sill

slight play in n/s inner track rod-ball joint

Fail 29 Nov 2007 66,803 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front inner pads approx 60% worn

slight damage to n/s sill

slight grab on rear brakes

slight play in n/s inner track rod-ball joint

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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GJZ 4584 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJZ 4584, 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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GJZ 4584 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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