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M20 GPS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,391 mi
Last recorded132,391 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 GPS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 132,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 132,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 111,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 111,243 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,289 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 105,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 104,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 104,623 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,990 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,353 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 86,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner driveshaft gaiters not secured to driveshafts but preventing ingress of dirt and water

Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,850 miles

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

Advise nearside front tyre has slight kerb damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 49,405 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 49,405 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2009 34,565 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,565 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,116 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,457 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,013 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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M20 GPS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M20 GPS, 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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M20 GPS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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