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GX03 PVY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,672 mi
Last recorded104,672 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 PVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 104,672 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,504 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 94,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,269 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2011 78,945 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Mar 2010 71,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,319 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 55,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,432 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 28,406 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 PVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVY, 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 PVY registered?

GX03 PVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is GX03 PVY safe to buy?

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