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GK03 LVC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,309 mi
Last recorded156,309 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 156,309 miles

front and rear tyres condition

oil leak

power steering condition

Fail 21 Sep 2015 156,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front and rear tyres condition

oil leak

power steering condition

Pass 2 Sep 2014 138,032 miles

Front Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 116,219 miles

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

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

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

suspect new front pads have been fitted to discs below minimum thickness

Fail 11 Sep 2013 116,219 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

suspect new front pads have been fitted to discs below minimum thickness

Fail 17 Sep 2012 97,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 97,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,421 miles

drivers seat belt extra stalk benifit given to presenter

Pass 25 Sep 2010 83,980 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 77,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 77,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 59,187 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 59,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 42,280 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 LVC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LVC, 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 LVC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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