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PX03 GXM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

217,177 mi
Last recorded217,177 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 GXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 217,177 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 217,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 209,059 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 208,550 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre tread worn bald inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 187,767 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 166,477 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 165,985 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 148,282 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Mar 2014 147,553 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2013 129,990 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

o/sf and n/s/r tyre treads bald inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2013 126,570 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 125,592 miles

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

front anti roll bar d bushs worn, both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 30 May 2012 125,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front anti roll bar d bushs worn, both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 May 2011 113,655 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 113,655 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 99,807 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 99,807 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 87,565 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 87,565 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear bump stops split.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 77,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 66,410 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,391 miles

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 GXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GXM, 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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PX03 GXM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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