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GN03 BYH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,570 mi
Last recorded107,570 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 BYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 107,570 miles

Center Exhaust Bracket broken but exhaust is secure

Front wipers worn but are clearing screen

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner door handle missing but door still opens via cable

Pass 26 May 2017 104,387 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 May 2016 97,780 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 83,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres low on tread

slight buckle to n/s/r wheel

Fail 26 May 2015 83,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres low on tread

slight buckle to n/s/r wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,031 miles

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

Service indicator overdue.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 81,031 miles

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

Service indicator overdue.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,237 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,047 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2012 73,959 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,599 miles

Battery insecure and incorrect size

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 61,877 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres starting to show signs of wear to inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 12 May 2009 55,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside headlamp range control not working

Fail 12 May 2009 55,000 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside headlamp range control not working

Pass 9 May 2008 47,101 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 47,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2007 38,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 38,763 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 30,819 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 BYH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN03 BYH, 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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GN03 BYH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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