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VO03 GZL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,190 mi
Last recorded214,190 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 GZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 214,190 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 214,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 177,450 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 141,765 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 113,820 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 109,183 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 109,183 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 96,013 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 GZL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VO03 GZL, 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 GZL registered?

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

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