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GX03 RCU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,215 mi
Last recorded159,215 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 RCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 159,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 151,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 143,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 135,770 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 135,770 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 128,736 miles

front wishbone bushes poor

Fail 20 Apr 2011 128,736 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wishbone bushes poor

Pass 8 Mar 2011 128,376 miles

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 12 Mar 2010 121,008 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 111,678 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 99,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,512 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 70,073 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 RCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

GX03 RCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is GX03 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 RCU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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