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GN03 BXW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

193,292 mi
Last recorded193,292 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 BXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 193,292 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 159,621 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 159,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,555 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,240 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,461 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,238 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,766 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 57,758 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,972 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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GN03 BXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

GN03 BXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is GN03 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 BXW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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