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GY03 VEM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,172 mi
Last recorded52,172 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 52,172 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 52,133 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

mil light on

Pass 17 Oct 2024 46,715 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 40,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 34,670 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 34,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 27,245 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 23,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,807 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 22,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,335 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,779 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,132 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,541 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,966 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,148 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,595 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 15,539 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,707 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,655 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,073 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 VEM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

GY03 VEM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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The MOT history for GY03 VEM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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