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PX03 GXY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,560 mi
Last recorded185,560 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 185,560 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 185,555 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 175,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 167,766 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2015 167,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 159,714 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 150,353 miles

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

slight mark in windscreen not in zone a

slight play in osf wheel bearing

unable to check osr seat belts child seat fit

Pass 9 May 2013 150,353 miles

slight mark in windscreen not in zone a

slight play in osf wheel bearing

unable to check osr seat belts child seat fit

Pass 11 May 2012 138,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2011 125,374 miles

Baffles loose in rear silencer

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake lever almost at end of travel

Slight damage to o/s door mirror

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 112,751 miles

both front tyre treads at 2mm and wearing on inner edge, legal limit is 1.6mm

both rear tyres tread at 2mm, legal limit is 1.6mm

child seat fitted to centre rear seat, unable to check full adult belt

chip in windscreen in zone 'A', not bigger than 10cm

os wing mirror loose, not insecure

osf shocker has slight leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 102,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,870 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 75,042 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 68,637 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 68,617 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 GXY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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