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GP03 UMF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,601 mi
Last recorded137,601 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 UMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2018 137,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 123,414 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 115,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,795 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low

Fail 20 Oct 2015 105,750 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,070 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 96,070 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,723 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 73,271 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,713 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 61,713 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face

Fail 3 Dec 2010 50,372 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,372 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,068 miles

front tyres worn to limit

Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 25,595 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 22,060 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 22,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,544 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 UMF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

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

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