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GP03 BZH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,630 mi
Last recorded85,630 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 BZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2023 85,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 85,255 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 84,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hose ferrules heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (front & rear most bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre valve split - very close to excess

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,623 miles

both rear tyres perished & cracking

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre valve perished & split close to excess

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,466 miles

both rear tyres perished & cracking between tread

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,381 miles

Front brake pads worn low / thin

Front tyres becoming low on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,114 miles

slight play to nearside 'inner' rack joint

Fail 17 Jun 2015 64,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,834 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 60,666 miles

(slight) blow from exhaust joints

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,666 miles

(slight) blow from exhaust joints

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,554 miles

(slight) exhaust blow from centre to rear pipe joint

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,321 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,924 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,146 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 26,096 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,998 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 21 Jun 2007 17,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,664 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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GP03 BZH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GP03 BZH, 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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GP03 BZH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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