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GX03 OJS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

277,631 mi
Last recorded277,631 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 OJS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 277,631 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 277,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 274,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2012 274,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2011 270,398 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 270,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 264,194 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 242,130 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 242,119 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Wipers do not switch off.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 209,935 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 193,405 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 181,997 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 181,997 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

front no90 plate cracked

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 166,109 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 166,109 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 166,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 OJS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

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

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