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GY03 VDD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,861 mi
Last recorded116,861 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 116,861 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 116,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 115,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 114,885 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,088 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 112,865 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,770 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 Feb 2013 110,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 29 Feb 2012 108,344 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 29 Feb 2012 108,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Mar 2011 104,372 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 100,287 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 100,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 95,559 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 90,743 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 78,574 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 62,053 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GY03 VDD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY03 VDD, 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 GY03 VDD registered?

GY03 VDD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is GY03 VDD safe to buy?

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