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GX03 OGY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

192,331 mi
Last recorded192,331 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 OGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 192,331 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 188,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 182,774 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 176,564 miles

both rear tyres on 3.0 mm and wearing inner and outter treads

front pads on 3.5 mm

Fail 6 Nov 2013 176,564 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear tyres on 3.0 mm and wearing inner and outter treads

front pads on 3.5 mm

Pass 23 Oct 2012 169,271 miles

off side and near side rear tyres inner edges bald (raised edge type tyres)

off side front tyre close to legal limits

Pass 1 Nov 2011 161,347 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 149,637 miles

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

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

screw in near side rear tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2010 149,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

screw in near side rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2009 129,573 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 110,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 79,383 miles

nearside mirror broken

Pass 28 Mar 2006 59,843 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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GX03 OGY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GX03 OGY, 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 GX03 OGY registered?

GX03 OGY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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