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GN03 GZT

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

257,083 mi
Last recorded257,083 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 GZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 257,083 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 257,083 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 239,265 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 239,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 207,415 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 170,342 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 170,185 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 138,786 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 137,643 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 137,642 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 102,821 miles

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

handbrake near end of working travel

Pass 14 Mar 2007 87,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 68,085 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 68,030 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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 GZT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GZT, 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 GZT registered?

GN03 GZT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GN03 GZT safe to buy?

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