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GP03 BZN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,804 mi
Last recorded158,804 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 BZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 158,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 154,431 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 151,444 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 146,472 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 140,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 128,885 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 117,296 miles

both brakepipes at rear slightly corroded

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

underguards fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 115,869 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Nearside rear indicator lacquer faded

Offside rear brake disc very poor condition

Smoke emissions on upper limit

Fail 1 Oct 2013 106,241 miles

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

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

Offside swivel gaiter very poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2013 106,241 miles

Offside swivel gaiter very poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2012 96,596 miles

Exhaust system poor condition

Nearside front antiroll bar bush suspect

Rear road springs corroded

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 22 Sep 2011 86,761 miles

Rear tyres generally worn low

Fail 21 Sep 2011 86,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,673 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2010 76,673 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,483 miles

Front brake pads approximately 2/3 worn

Front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edges

Offside wiper blade poor condition

Rear brake pads approximately half worn, discs worn/corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,440 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 56,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,479 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 BZN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BZN, 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 BZN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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