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GX03 RBF

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,974 mi
Last recorded239,974 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 RBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 239,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 217,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 193,995 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 193,984 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 168,974 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 168,974 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 137,615 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 137,607 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 107,435 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 RBF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF registered?

GX03 RBF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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