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PX03 GXL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,054 mi
Last recorded129,054 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 GXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 129,054 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flex deteriorating

o/s number plate light only just illuminting plate just passable

o/s/f indicator lens cover missing still operating ok

oil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 129,054 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flex deteriorating

o/s number plate light only just illuminting plate just passable

o/s/f indicator lens cover missing still operating ok

oil on dipstick below minimum mark topped up

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 118,717 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 108,315 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brake binding on

Pass 9 Mar 2010 103,025 miles

Slight damage to nearside sill

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 94,437 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 94,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 72,687 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET CRACKED AT BOTH SIDES

D/S/F + N/S/F TYRE 2mm IN PLACES

HANDBRAKE LEVER STIFF TO PULL ON

NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS ONLY CAME ON WHEN TAPPED BY HAND, THEN STAYED ON WHILE VEHICLE WAS TESTED. MAY REQ ATTENTION

Pass 23 Feb 2007 57,259 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)

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 GXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

PX03 GXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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