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GN03 VTP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

184,523 mi
Last recorded184,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 184,523 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 184,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 174,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 164,816 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 164,816 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel possible Cable broken (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 163,215 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box; weld on bracket 50% broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 163,215 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box; weld on bracket 50% broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 160,096 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 160,094 miles

Offside Front Outer 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))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 151,402 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 142,550 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 137,526 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 137,518 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 127,493 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 116,024 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 104,205 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 91,769 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 May 2012 91,769 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 May 2011 78,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 78,225 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 65,355 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 49,666 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 49,666 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,253 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,230 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 19,432 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,629 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 VTP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

GN03 VTP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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