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GK03 DCZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,124 mi
Last recorded167,124 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 DCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 May 2019 167,124 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and Offside - Sills - Rusting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 157,883 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 154,942 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 149,121 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 140,177 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 132,750 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 123,257 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 116,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 107,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 81,135 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 69,836 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,249 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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GK03 DCZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GK03 DCZ, 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 GK03 DCZ registered?

GK03 DCZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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