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GX03 UPV

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,883 mi
Last recorded192,883 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 192,883 miles

Front number plate shows start of deteriation

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 front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle only just met vehicle balance of rate of increase and decrease of rear brakes indicating rear brakes may require adjustment or repair

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

Pass 26 May 2009 187,677 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 165,862 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 165,859 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 144,747 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 144,599 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 113,955 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 UPV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

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

Is GX03 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 UPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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