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GP03 ULX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,230 mi
Last recorded121,230 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 ULX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 121,230 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 119,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front and rear brake discs are pitted worn and corroded

both rear coil springs are corroded

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2018 114,801 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 114,801 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central exhaust mount welds broken

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 110,288 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 110,287 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,655 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 106,655 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,480 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 95,395 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,112 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 90,112 miles

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

Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 84,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 84,490 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,369 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,459 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,151 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,063 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 31,013 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 ULX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULX, 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 ULX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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