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GY03 VEK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,799 mi
Last recorded67,799 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,799 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,418 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,406 miles

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,401 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,745 miles

advisory from previous test no 553306390040

Fail 6 Apr 2010 48,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 41,755 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F hubcap is missing

Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,688 miles

damge to nsr seatbelt

Fail 19 Mar 2007 30,388 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips to windscreen

damage to ns outer sill

front tyre trad low

nsr tyrestarting to mishape

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,388 miles

chips to windscreen

damage to ns outer sill

front tyre trad low

nsr tyrestarting to mishape

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,608 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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GY03 VEK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

GY03 VEK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is GY03 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 VEK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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