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GX03 SVY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,839 mi
Last recorded112,839 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 112,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 112,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working offside front side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 108,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 2 Feb 2018 104,460 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 100,479 miles

Rear pads low

Fail 4 Feb 2017 100,477 miles

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

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

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

Rear pads low

Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,586 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 94,586 miles

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,892 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,091 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,682 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all tyres slightly perished

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,168 miles

Part worn tyres fitted to front, offside has slight kerbing damage

Plastic undertrays fitted

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

both rear tyre sidewalls quite perished

Fail 8 Feb 2010 44,162 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic undertrays fitted

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

both rear tyre sidewalls quite perished

Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,600 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly corroded.

Both front tyres,tread is worn slightly on both edges.

Pass 27 May 2008 34,405 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 31,622 miles

all brake discs pitted and have surface rust

Pass 24 May 2006 28,087 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 SVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

GX03 SVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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