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VO03 GZM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,071 mi
Last recorded69,071 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 GZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,071 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,649 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,325 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,416 miles

front pads low front discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,823 miles

Front pads low front discs worn

both rear tyres worn and cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,042 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2015 52,042 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,528 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 47,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil filler cap missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,722 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 43,722 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,194 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 39,194 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,164 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,930 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 32,930 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,362 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 30,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,405 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,841 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 22,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VO03 GZM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 VO03 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

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

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