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GP03 UMB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,000 mi
Last recorded162,000 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 UMB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2020 162,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 155,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 149,612 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 140,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 128,038 miles

Child seat

Engine management light lit

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 116,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to nearside & offside rear seats.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offsidfe front indicator lamp slightly loose.

Slight mark on windscreen.

Slight rubbing noise heard, when rotating offside rear wheel.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to nearside & offside rear seats.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offsidfe front indicator lamp slightly loose.

Slight mark on windscreen.

Slight rubbing noise heard, when rotating offside rear wheel.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2014 104,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Exhaust bracket broken.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 103,955 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Exhaust bracket broken.

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 92,141 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag light on

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 14 Jan 2013 92,141 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag light on

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 5 Feb 2012 83,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

air bag light indicates a fault

n/s and o/s front headlight load adjusters not working

Pass 18 Dec 2010 71,494 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 59,055 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 59,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 21 Dec 2008 46,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,579 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 35,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,936 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 UMB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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