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GP03 LYR

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

180,505 mi
Last recorded180,505 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 LYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 180,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded / holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower ride height sensor rod not connected

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

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

Rear metal brake pipes by rear brake hoses corroded under paint

Pass 4 Sep 2024 166,605 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 156,543 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 150,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 144,520 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 138,498 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 138,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 129,264 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 118,946 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 118,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 109,135 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,769 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 91,484 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,082 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,079 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,464 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)

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

both front tyres perishing due to age

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,936 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,606 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode to inner surfaces.

off side rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,739 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn slightly inner and outer edges

slight oil leak from front area of engine

Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,050 miles

rear near side tyre worn inner and outer edges also has cut in tread (cords not exposed)

rear wiper blad rubber torn

Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,723 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 LYR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 LYR, 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 GP03 LYR registered?

GP03 LYR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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