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GM03 HKK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,909 mi
Last recorded190,909 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 190,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 187,751 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 181,840 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 174,651 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 166,825 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 157,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 157,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 154,111 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 154,111 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 145,881 miles

Both front sill lips damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F inner CV gaiter weeping grease

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Recommend attention (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 138,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 138,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 134,361 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 129,202 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 119,229 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 119,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 107,672 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 107,672 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,144 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,097 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,038 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,501 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,382 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,246 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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GM03 HKK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GM03 HKK, 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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GM03 HKK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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