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GN03 GXS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,942 mi
Last recorded116,942 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 116,942 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 115,452 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 113,845 miles

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 11 Apr 2017 113,794 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 112,625 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 110,551 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,550 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 108,136 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 106,266 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 106,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 102,477 miles

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,265 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 87,097 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 81,966 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 81,966 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 75,871 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 70,196 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 GXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

GN03 GXS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is GN03 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 GXS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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