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GK03 EYT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,223 mi
Last recorded96,223 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 EYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2024 96,223 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 85,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

eml is on

Pass 30 May 2022 78,266 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 78,263 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

eml light is on

Pass 21 May 2021 74,294 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 74,293 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 65,858 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 56,333 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 46,479 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,569 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,723 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,899 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 30,899 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 28,665 miles

fuel flap opened via boot

Pass 29 May 2013 26,754 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 24,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 24,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,300 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 21,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 19,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,433 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 14,241 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 10,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 7,487 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 EYT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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