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GK03 LTX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,722 mi
Last recorded186,722 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 LTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 186,722 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever near the end of its travel

Fail 9 Jul 2018 186,722 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

parking brake lever near the end of its travel

Pass 18 Jul 2017 178,019 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 178,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 169,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Scratches across windscreen but not badly effecting drivers view

Fail 19 Jul 2016 169,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear position light not correctly fitted

Oil leak ()

Scratches across windscreen but not badly effecting drivers view

Pass 17 Jul 2015 159,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

windscreen light damage in zone A & out side zone A

Fail 16 Jul 2015 159,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

windscreen light damage in zone A & out side zone A

Pass 14 Jul 2014 150,372 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 138,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre distorted in tread area

Fail 18 Jul 2013 138,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre distorted in tread area

Pass 12 Jul 2012 132,265 miles

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 11 Jul 2011 126,445 miles

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

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 8 Jul 2010 119,884 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 112,254 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2008 101,128 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 101,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,291 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 81,696 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 71,575 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 71,575 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 LTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LTX, 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 LTX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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