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MW03 GYJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,421 mi
Last recorded140,421 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 GYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 140,421 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning lamp on

under vehicle body damage at sills & floor

Fail 4 Jul 2017 140,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning lamp on

under vehicle body damage at sills & floor

Pass 26 Apr 2016 127,856 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 115,376 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 172,447 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 152,406 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 152,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 134,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2011 118,912 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 101,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 88,000 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,542 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,551 miles

all 3 wiper blades starting to smear

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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MW03 GYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MW03 GYJ, 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 MW03 GYJ registered?

MW03 GYJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is MW03 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW03 GYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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