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GN03 KWM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,531 mi
Last recorded165,531 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 165,531 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Both front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

Both rear coil springs corroding

Nearside front tyre low, wearing inner edge

Offside front wishbone rear bush breaking up

Offside rear tyre wearing edges and sidewalls perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2019 155,895 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 155,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 148,943 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket corrded

Exhaust CAT minor leak and corroding, mounting bracket broken

Nearside front anti roll bar link lower rubber worn

Various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2017 141,433 miles

Rear brake imbalance high

Fail 18 Mar 2017 141,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear brake imbalance high

Pass 14 Mar 2016 129,989 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2016 129,989 miles

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2015 122,449 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 112,219 miles

Nearside front lower wishbone rear bush

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Mar 2014 112,219 miles

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

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

Nearside front lower wishbone rear bush

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2013 103,360 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 92,976 miles

front registration plate is slightly damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 640,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,421 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,508 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 KWM 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 78.9%.

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 KWM, 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 KWM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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