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GN03 KKY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

225,340 mi
Last recorded225,340 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 KKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 225,340 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 225,340 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 221,253 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is corroded (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and is slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body has slight corrosion

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

front exhaust flexi is worn

rear axle is corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 221,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust flexi is worn

rear axle is corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is corroded (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and is slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body has slight corrosion

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

Pass 4 Oct 2016 217,468 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s (4.1.E.1)

both wipers staring to smear the screen

coolant leak

o/s steering arm

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 217,466 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord and wire showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers are slightly smearing the screen o/s/f is split.

front exhaust bracket is broken

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight play

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 208,623 miles

brake vacuum pump leaks oil

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside rear brake cables seizing

rear handbrake needs adjustment

Fail 19 May 2015 208,623 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake vacuum pump leaks oil

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside rear brake cables seizing

rear handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 20 May 2014 199,253 miles

offside front wiper blade needs rewnewing

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear brakes need adjustment

small nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2014 199,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front wiper blade needs rewnewing

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear brakes need adjustment

small nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 184,653 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

anti roll bar outer links worn

front exhaust blowing

front lower arms rear bushes soft

Fail 27 Sep 2012 184,653 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front lower arms rear bushes soft

Pass 4 Aug 2011 173,738 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 152,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 128,825 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 108,008 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 85,234 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 85,219 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 62,808 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 KKY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KKY, 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 KKY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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