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GK03 FRN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

215,924 mi
Last recorded215,924 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 FRN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 215,924 miles

Corrosion to nearside outer sill but not yet excessive

Corrosion to offside outer sill but not yet excessive

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside floor pan to inner sill corroded but not yet excessive

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 215,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Corrosion to nearside outer sill but not yet excessive

Corrosion to offside outer sill but not yet excessive

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside floor pan to inner sill corroded but not yet excessive

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 205,135 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 205,124 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened NSR mounting point marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front outer sill corroded but not yet excessive

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 193,079 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 193,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 183,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 172,374 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 162,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hi level brake lamp n/w

Pass 24 Nov 2015 150,042 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2014 137,879 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes have been greased but still corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 126,830 miles

both front sill jacking points very "tender"

Pass 7 Nov 2012 113,663 miles

nearside inner driveshaft boot clip missing

Fail 6 Nov 2012 113,662 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner driveshaft boot clip missing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 99,254 miles

Oil leak

clip missing off n/s/f inner cv boot

spare tyre close to legal limit

Fail 1 Dec 2011 99,254 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

clip missing off n/s/f inner cv boot

spare tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 74,592 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,592 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,197 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 56,238 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,574 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 FRN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FRN, 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 FRN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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