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GX03 URE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

187,828 mi
Last recorded187,828 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 URE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 187,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Fail 29 Mar 2018 187,828 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 28 Apr 2017 182,449 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front rack end has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2016 173,517 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 8 Apr 2016 173,449 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Apr 2015 167,045 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 160,410 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 153,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc are corrodded

nearside wiper blade is starting to split

rear brake disc are corrodded and pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 153,502 miles

front brake disc are corrodded

nearside wiper blade is starting to split

rear brake disc are corrodded and pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2012 143,781 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 143,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 135,296 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2011 135,296 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2010 114,086 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 114,086 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 97,043 miles

OSR tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 28 Apr 2009 97,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OSR tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Apr 2008 84,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,981 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,598 miles

advise front and rear brake discs worn

advise wiper blades a bit smeary

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 URE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

GX03 URE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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