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GN03 HGX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,400 mi
Last recorded88,400 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 75,004 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 75,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,363 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 66,076 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 66,076 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 66,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator lens missing but bulb still in cover and amber.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,459 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 65,447 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 63,602 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 63,602 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 61,419 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 61,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 60,041 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 60,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 573,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,371 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,289 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,353 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 31,036 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,342 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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 HGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?

GN03 HGX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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