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GK03 HVD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,171 mi
Last recorded124,171 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 HVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 124,171 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 115,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 105,584 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 87,801 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear visual of belt only

Drivers wiper split on ends of blade

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper leaving slight streaks on screen at time of test

Noted front lower suspension arm's rear bushes starting to crack

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 87,801 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear visual of belt only

Drivers wiper split on ends of blade

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside wiper leaving slight streaks on screen at time of test

Noted front lower suspension arm's rear bushes starting to crack

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 70,646 miles

Noted nearside front tyre measured at 3mm, also stone chips to winscreen

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 70,631 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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 HVD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HVD, 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 HVD registered?

GK03 HVD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is GK03 HVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK03 HVD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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