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VO03 GZB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,714 mi
Last recorded141,714 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 GZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2016 141,714 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f c.v boot is worn

rear x2 brake hose ferrules

Pass 4 Aug 2014 131,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 119,413 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 103,490 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,855 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 69,015 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,551 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,920 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,751 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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VO03 GZB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO03 GZB, 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 VO03 GZB registered?

VO03 GZB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is VO03 GZB safe to buy?

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