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GX03 URJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,725 mi
Last recorded134,725 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 URJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2020 134,725 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 125,209 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 125,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 112,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Indicator lens missing

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Light lens slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD OUTSIDE EDGE also showing signs of ageing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Slight damage to door mirror unit [secure at test]

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of ageing and starting to crack

Fail 14 May 2018 112,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Indicator lens missing

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Light lens slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD OUTSIDE EDGE also showing signs of ageing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Slight damage to door mirror unit [secure at test]

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of ageing and starting to crack

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 102,056 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rusting.

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

Fail 11 May 2017 102,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front lower suspension arms rusting.

Front Brake pads wear.

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 92,412 miles

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

Child seat fitted unable to fully check adult seatbelts

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

Nearside Rear Slight damage to light lens

Nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

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

Fail 14 May 2015 84,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front wiper blade rubbers staring to split

slight damage to drivers door mirror glass

Pass 14 May 2015 84,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front wiper blade rubbers staring to split

slight damage to drivers door mirror glass

Pass 2 May 2014 73,731 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,180 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 47,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,946 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 33,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,151 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 21,897 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 21,897 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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 URJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

GX03 URJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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