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GY03 VEP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,330 mi
Last recorded133,330 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 133,330 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 114,859 miles

slight play to o/s/f lower arm rear bush

Fail 6 Feb 2012 114,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight play to o/s/f lower arm rear bush

Pass 3 Mar 2011 108,088 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WEARING THIN.

Both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are deteriorating.

Brake fluid level is low

Front brake pads are starting to wear low.

Rear brake pades are wearing near to limits.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,756 miles

near side front tyre also has side wall damage near to limit.

near side front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge off tread.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 96,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre also has side wall damage near to limit.

near side front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge off tread.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,900 miles

near side rear tyre has a screw in tread.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 66,668 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 66,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 54,003 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 53,902 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both nearside tyres,outer sidewalls in a poor condition

both outer sills slightly damaged

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,109 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 VEP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

GY03 VEP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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