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GY03 VDF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,500 mi
Last recorded137,500 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 137,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 137,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 132,880 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 126,074 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 119,135 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 119,135 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 112,476 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)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 106,607 miles

offside door mirror although damaged is not presenting any sharp edges

offside front tyre is starting to split in the tread area

Fail 13 Mar 2015 106,500 miles

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

offside door mirror although damaged is not presenting any sharp edges

offside front tyre is starting to split in the tread area

Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,754 miles

Both front tyres starting to show signs of wear on inner egdes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 93,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Apr 2012 86,028 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil Level Close To Minimum

Oil leak

Rear Wiper Blade Smeary

Pass 10 Apr 2012 86,028 miles

Oil Level Close To Minimum

Oil leak

Rear Wiper Blade Smeary

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,416 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake disc slightly worn and pitted

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2011 76,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake disc slightly worn and pitted

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,234 miles

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

rear number plate in slightly poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,156 miles

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,043 miles

both rear tyres slightly feathered on inner

Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,849 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

small chips in front screen

small cracks in front lower wishbone rear bushes

very strong advise o/s/r tyre very close to legal limit, 2mm !!

Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,281 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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 VDF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GY03 VDF, 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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GY03 VDF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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