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GN03 UMM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,234 mi
Last recorded121,234 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 UMM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,234 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 121,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,214 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 118,213 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 113,972 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 113,940 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 109,748 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear cut in tyre tread

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside dampness on steering rack gaiter

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,877 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,831 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,823 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,457 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,754 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,961 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 UMM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

GN03 UMM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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