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GX03 UPT

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

195,733 mi
Last recorded195,733 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 195,733 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 May 2012 189,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 180,771 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 172,568 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 161,978 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 141,840 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 141,802 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 121,980 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 100,396 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 77,085 miles

slight play in both lower suspension rear bushes

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 UPT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT registered?

GX03 UPT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is GX03 UPT safe to buy?

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