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GN03 APZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

231,103 mi
Last recorded231,103 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 APZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 231,103 miles

bonnet stay rod clip broken

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear seat belt has slightly slow retraction

offside & nearside rear shock absorber dust covers broken away

slight lift & play at offside front top suspension attachment mounting

Fail 19 Jan 2010 231,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet stay rod clip broken

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear seat belt has slightly slow retraction

offside & nearside rear shock absorber dust covers broken away

slight lift & play at offside front top suspension attachment mounting

Pass 17 Jun 2009 207,943 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

slight grease leak at nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 7 Feb 2009 20,884 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 175,285 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 175,285 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 160,112 miles

front brake pads below half worn

offside rear and both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 20 Jun 2007 136,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 77,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 76,125 miles

gear box noise'y

offside mirror damaged

rear brakes noise'y

wet day

Fail 7 Mar 2006 76,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

gear box noise'y

offside mirror damaged

rear brakes noise'y

wet day

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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GN03 APZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GN03 APZ, 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 GN03 APZ registered?

GN03 APZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GN03 APZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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