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PX03 GXV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,289 mi
Last recorded183,289 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 183,289 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer sill damaged/corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 183,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer sill damaged/corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 179,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexable (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on edges .pressures ?.

oil level low

Fail 21 Dec 2016 179,010 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swivel (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexable (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres wearing on edges .pressures ?.

oil level low

Pass 30 Dec 2015 170,947 miles

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

Offside Front pads deteriorating

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight damage (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2015 170,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front pads deteriorating

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight damage (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 164,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield bracket loose

slight discropancy to front brake reading

Fail 29 Dec 2014 164,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield bracket loose

slight discropancy to front brake reading

Pass 2 Jan 2014 158,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

slight discrepency in rear brake balance

Pass 28 Dec 2012 148,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel long

some discrepency in rear brake balance

Fail 28 Dec 2012 148,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel long

some discrepency in rear brake balance

Pass 3 Jan 2012 137,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside handbrake outter cover split

slight drag on offside rear brake

temperature gauge not working

Fail 3 Jan 2012 137,643 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside handbrake outter cover split

slight drag on offside rear brake

temperature gauge not working

Fail 4 Jan 2011 126,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight discrepency in rear brake readings

Pass 4 Jan 2011 126,131 miles

slight discrepency in rear brake readings

Pass 4 Jan 2010 115,374 miles

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

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

some descrepency in rear brake balance 15%

Fail 30 Dec 2009 115,319 miles

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

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

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

some descrepency in rear brake balance 15%

Pass 31 Dec 2008 105,536 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 4 Jan 2008 92,207 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 77,428 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 GXV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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