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GN03 YUV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,871 mi
Last recorded180,871 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 YUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 180,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 180,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 169,875 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 159,860 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 159,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 149,828 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 149,828 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 139,022 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 139,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat bele seized (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 126,602 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 106,255 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 96,830 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 87,930 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 75,836 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 75,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 64,200 miles

Inner surfaces of front brake discs in poor condition

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

Fail 6 May 2010 64,200 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Inner surfaces of front brake discs in poor condition

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

Pass 20 May 2009 54,816 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 47,084 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 May 2007 38,121 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,382 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YUV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

GN03 YUV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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