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GP03 UMT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,729 mi
Last recorded146,729 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 UMT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 146,729 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 130,275 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 130,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 110,693 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 93,766 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 93,700 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 86,523 miles

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

OSR Brake Binding Slightly

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

Rear Brake Discs Corroded, Pitted & Slightly Worn

Tyres - NSF, OSF & NSR - Tread Wearing Thin On Inner & Outer Edges

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,523 miles

OSR Brake Binding Slightly

Rear Brake Discs Corroded, Pitted & Slightly Worn

Tyres - NSF, OSF & NSR - Tread Wearing Thin On Inner & Outer Edges

Pass 4 Nov 2011 77,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 67,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2009 57,645 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 57,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 48,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,216 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,222 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 UMT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

GP03 UMT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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