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GN03 XJK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

193,755 mi
Last recorded193,755 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 193,755 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 192,282 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 190,261 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 188,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 186,409 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 184,906 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2020 183,426 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 22 May 2019 180,091 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 176,382 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 172,471 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 168,253 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 163,351 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 155,715 miles

off side rear tyre inner edge worn and very close to legal limits

Pass 14 May 2013 147,096 miles

near side rear brake disc rusting

off side rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 11 May 2012 139,273 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 131,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 122,408 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 111,261 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 95,559 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 71,313 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 55,842 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 55,842 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 XJK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 XJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN03 XJK registered?

GN03 XJK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is GN03 XJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 XJK 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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