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GK03 DDJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,637 mi
Last recorded176,637 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 DDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 176,637 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 176,632 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 172,269 miles

offside rear door handle faulty but operating

Fail 24 Sep 2014 172,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

offside rear door handle faulty but operating

Pass 17 Apr 2013 165,671 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 153,675 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 153,675 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 21 May 2011 141,761 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 127,715 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 127,715 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 16 May 2009 111,188 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 92,665 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 82,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 82,115 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 66,254 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 DDJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK03 DDJ, 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 DDJ registered?

GK03 DDJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is GK03 DDJ safe to buy?

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