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GN03 GWU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,699 mi
Last recorded163,699 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 163,699 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 10 May 2013 142,406 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on shoulder

Pass 30 Mar 2012 117,890 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 117,887 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 107,750 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 106,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 93,022 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,153 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 81,153 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear number plate deteriating

Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,071 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 46,688 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,480 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 32,480 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 GWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN03 GWU registered?

GN03 GWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is GN03 GWU safe to buy?

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