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GK03 HVB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,112 mi
Last recorded148,112 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 HVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 148,112 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 142,787 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2022 136,141 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 131,658 miles

both fronts worn on inner edges.

offside rear tyre worn low.

Fail 5 Oct 2021 131,650 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded and has a hole just in front of NSR seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 129,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 127,599 miles

rear exhaust silencer hanger badly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 127,586 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding but not excessive

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust has slight leak of gases at middle section near catalytic converter

Pass 11 Jul 2018 124,778 miles

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated resulting in slight movement.

offside rear tyre wearing uneven.

slight exhaust blow from centre section.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 119,591 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 119,591 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 110,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 110,914 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,911 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,412 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,261 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,104 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,298 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,371 miles

air bag light on

Fail 26 Jul 2010 61,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,391 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,118 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,213 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,997 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 HVB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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