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GX03 OJJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 186cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

228,418 mi
Last recorded228,418 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 OJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine186cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 228,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & heavily perished / cracking to side walls -close to excess- (5.2.3 (e))

No reverse lights working to vehicle at time of test

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed & perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy on edges & perished / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 228,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & heavily perished / cracking to side walls -close to excess- (5.2.3 (e))

No reverse lights working to vehicle at time of test

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed & perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy on edges & perished / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 224,505 miles

Both rear tyres perished & cracking close to excess + tread worn low

Fail 5 Aug 2017 224,500 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres perished & cracking close to excess + tread worn low

Pass 8 Aug 2016 221,836 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside rear tyre perished & cracking to outer side wall -close to excess-

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Offside rear tyre perished & cracking between treads -close to excess-

Fail 30 Jul 2016 221,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below on 'inner' tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake warning light on

Nearside rear tyre perished & cracking to outer side wall -close to excess-

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover in poor condition

Offside rear tyre perished & cracking between treads -close to excess-

Pass 10 Aug 2015 214,909 miles

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

Offside front outer CV boot perished & pin holed

Fail 1 Aug 2015 214,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front outer CV boot perished & pin holed

Pass 28 Jul 2014 209,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

plastic under enginr cover insure

Pass 5 Aug 2013 200,959 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some lights in centre so top lamp not working

Pass 6 Aug 2012 193,979 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 193,955 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2011 187,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake sticky

oil filler cap missing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 177,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 169,299 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 10 Aug 2009 169,294 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 159,488 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 132,017 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 132,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 101,962 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 101,962 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 OJJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 186cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GX03 OJJ, 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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GX03 OJJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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