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GK03 LVE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,772 mi
Last recorded89,772 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 LVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,772 miles

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 Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 89,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,934 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,925 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 60,246 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,237 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 17 Dec 2012 52,236 miles

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

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,384 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,615 miles

both front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,421 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,847 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2008 20,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

management light on

Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,720 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 13,342 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 LVE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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