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GN03 HFW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,279 mi
Last recorded135,279 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 135,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 129,590 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 121,312 miles

nearside wiper split

Pass 18 Apr 2013 112,074 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 112,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 105,094 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,902 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,902 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 68,257 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 1 May 2010 68,257 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,016 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 39,012 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 39,012 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,094 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,648 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and starting to crack and split due to age

nail in tyre

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 HFW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

GN03 HFW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is GN03 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 HFW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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