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GN03 VUB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,585 mi
Last recorded161,585 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 161,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

rear top shockabsorber covers loose

slight corrosion front drive shafts ,tank straps

slight imbalance of rear parking brake

Pass 18 May 2013 157,868 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

front drive shafts & tank straps slightly corroded

front sill edges slightly damaged

rear shock covers loose.

rear wiper slightly split

slight rubbing noise nearside rear brake

Fail 18 May 2013 157,868 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust slightly corroded

front drive shafts & tank straps slightly corroded

front sill edges slightly damaged

rear shock covers loose.

rear wiper slightly split

slight rubbing noise nearside rear brake

Pass 24 May 2012 153,896 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

nearside & offside front sill edges damaged

nearside front & nearside rear seat belt return back in slowly

nearside rear shock cover loose

rear number plate slightly stained

slight corrosion front drive shafts & fuel tank straps.

slight noise from nearside rear brake

Pass 25 May 2011 150,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

exhaust systems slightly corroded

front brake discs edges slightly rubbing on brake pads.

front brake discs slightly worn

front drive shafts slightly corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear number plate slightly damaged

rear shockabsorber covers loose

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 26 May 2010 147,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly stained

rear shock absorber dirt covers loose.

Pass 26 May 2010 147,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly stained

rear shock absorber dirt covers loose.

Pass 19 May 2009 144,520 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 144,520 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

note slight play antiroll bar link arms

Pass 4 Dec 2008 137,866 miles

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)

anti roll bar deteriorated and bushes worn

high level brake light inop[benefit of doubt given to customer lamp not connected as wiring not visible]

nearside rear suspension bumpstop broken

nearside undertray support damaged

nearside wishbone rear bush split

offside rear suspension bumpstop perished

offside wishbone rear bush seperating

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 4 Dec 2008 137,866 miles

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

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)

anti roll bar deteriorated and bushes worn

high level brake light inop[benefit of doubt given to customer lamp not connected as wiring not visible]

nearside rear suspension bumpstop broken

nearside undertray support damaged

nearside wishbone rear bush split

offside rear suspension bumpstop perished

offside wishbone rear bush seperating

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 31 Dec 2007 110,383 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear bumpstop perished

offside rear suspension bumpstop perished

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 28 Dec 2007 110,383 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear bumpstop perished

offside rear suspension bumpstop perished

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 3 Jan 2007 80,664 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 VUB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VUB, 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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GN03 VUB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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