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GN03 UMF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,502 mi
Last recorded141,502 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 UMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 141,502 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 131,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 124,926 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 121,391 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2015 121,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,237 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 113,237 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,358 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 104,238 miles

all tyre valves damaged

engine managment light and airbag light on

o/s/sill lip in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2011 97,187 miles

scratching to front screen

Fail 29 Mar 2011 97,187 miles

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

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

scratching to front screen

Pass 28 Apr 2010 92,742 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,449 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 79,323 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2007 68,031 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,846 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 54,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

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 UMF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

GN03 UMF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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The MOT history for GN03 UMF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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