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GX03 PWJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

313,849 mi
Last recorded313,849 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 313,849 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s washer jet blocked

Fail 17 Oct 2014 313,849 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 25 Oct 2013 292,514 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s steering rack inner joint worn

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2013 292,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s steering rack inner joint worn

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2012 268,402 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake hoses deteriorating

front registration plate damaged

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

slight wear in front anti-roll bar bushes

slight wear in offside steering rack knuckle

Pass 16 Oct 2012 268,402 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake hoses deteriorating

front registration plate damaged

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

slight wear in front anti-roll bar bushes

slight wear in offside steering rack knuckle

Pass 14 Oct 2011 242,102 miles

Handbrake lever feels very stiff.

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 242,102 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake lever feels very stiff.

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 214,280 miles

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

front discs worn

wear in steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2010 214,280 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2009 185,390 miles

3 (of 13) bulbs in centre brake light not working

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 163,574 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2008 163,574 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2007 139,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 114,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 84,428 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 PWJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PWJ, 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 PWJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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