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GN03 ULW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

102,382 mi
Last recorded102,382 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 102,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 101,406 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 100,629 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 99,533 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 98,313 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,323 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,935 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 94,399 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,932 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

general under body corrosion

under shields fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 91,001 miles

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,765 miles

Exhaust center bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 82,126 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,726 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 61,343 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 61,343 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,544 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,840 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,925 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,445 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,356 miles

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

Offside Front 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 ULW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

GN03 ULW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is GN03 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 ULW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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