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PX03 GGK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,779 mi
Last recorded206,779 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 206,779 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 194,936 miles

Front brake discs worn (inner faces

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear, blistering under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded blistering under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear, blistering under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Fail 18 Mar 2016 194,936 miles

Front brake discs worn (inner faces

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear, blistering under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded blistering under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear, blistering under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 18 Mar 2015 182,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 167,024 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 167,019 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 150,851 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 132,359 miles

elec headlamp adjuster inop. fail next year

o/s/f coil spring fractured at lower end but does not impair the function

Pass 21 Mar 2011 113,515 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 95,085 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 95,082 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 75,282 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,406 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 46,866 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 34,856 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 GGK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX03 GGK, 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 GGK registered?

PX03 GGK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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