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PX03 GWY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

181,730 mi
Last recorded181,730 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 181,730 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 181,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rubber split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 173,426 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x 2 (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 167,197 miles

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

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

Rear bothsides shocker covers and bumpstops worn and loose

brakepipes are slightly l corroded

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 167,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cracks in the tread area (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bothsides shocker covers and bumpstops worn and loose

brakepipes are slightly l corroded

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 157,280 miles

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

offside rear tyre has surface cracks.

Pass 6 Jan 2014 144,881 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 144,881 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 132,317 miles

O/S mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2013 132,317 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

O/S mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 118,207 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 118,207 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 105,491 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 105,491 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 93,116 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 93,116 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 82,815 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 73,286 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 68,191 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 58,871 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 GWY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 PX03 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

PX03 GWY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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