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GX03 RXN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,838 mi
Last recorded164,838 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 164,838 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 164,836 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 161,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE /GEARBOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 161,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR OF WISHBONE ARM,PIN/BUSH HAS TORN AWAY FROM FIXXING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE /GEARBOX AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt VERY SMALL CUT,ON COVER. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt VERY SMALL CUT ON COVER. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 158,484 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise new bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear noise from inside brake drum when wheel spun by hand. advise investigation

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 158,483 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise new bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high aqdjusted (1.8)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear noise from inside brake drum when wheel spun by hand. advise investigation

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 155,915 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 148,584 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 148,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust up (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN ACROSS INSIDE (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 141,049 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 141,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 131,416 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 131,414 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 124,226 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2012 124,223 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

handbrake comes high.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 112,101 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 112,097 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 101,832 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 90,206 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 81,242 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 69,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,608 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 62,324 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 54,186 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 RXN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RXN, 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 RXN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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