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MW03 GYN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

194,302 mi
Last recorded194,302 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 GYN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 194,302 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 194,302 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 181,268 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 181,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 172,355 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting fractured

Front exhaust joint loose, clamp inefective

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 172,086 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting fractured

Front exhaust joint loose, clamp inefective

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 158,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 158,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 144,122 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2013 136,288 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 136,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 124,424 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 111,459 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,042 miles

offside rear brake pad low

rear tyres old and cracking i would replace

Pass 23 Jul 2009 88,923 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,246 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 77,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 73,522 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,103 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 73,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GYN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MW03 GYN, 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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MW03 GYN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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