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PX03 GXT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,789 mi
Last recorded148,789 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 148,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 148,776 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 133,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 124,403 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 116,959 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 116,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 109,313 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 109,315 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 104,582 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,895 miles

1 corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,153 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 84,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2011 84,184 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2010 78,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,902 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,467 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 64,467 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,780 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 GXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GXT, 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 GXT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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