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GN03 GXH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,296 mi
Last recorded108,296 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 GXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 108,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner tread close to structure being exposed / also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft inner gaiter seeping grease

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 108,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner tread close to structure being exposed / also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft inner gaiter seeping grease

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 105,832 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 102,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 101,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel slightly binding when rotated by hand

Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,785 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 90,973 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 90,971 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 85,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,389 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 80,389 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,135 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,906 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 68,901 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,474 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 56,242 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 56,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,868 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 50,866 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 44,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,506 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,694 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,908 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 28,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,270 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 GXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GXH, 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 GXH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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