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PX03 GCU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,774 mi
Last recorded159,774 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 GCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 159,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 156,334 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 156,334 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 141,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 141,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 132,209 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 132,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 97,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 97,099 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 90,816 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 81,814 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 81,014 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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PX03 GCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 PX03 GCU, 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 PX03 GCU registered?

PX03 GCU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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The MOT history for PX03 GCU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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