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GN03 MVL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,109 mi
Last recorded184,109 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 184,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 167,300 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 151,546 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Wheel bearings slightly noisy (Both)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 135,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 119,585 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 26 Jan 2015 119,581 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low on tread and sidewalls worn

Fail 3 Nov 2014 118,955 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low on tread and sidewalls worn

Pass 5 Nov 2013 110,582 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 110,582 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,088 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,997 miles

Obstruction removed from rear view mirror

Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,440 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 69,801 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 69,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,178 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2008 57,178 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,158 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 47,158 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 25,212 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 MVL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVL, 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 MVL registered?

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

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