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VO03 GZT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,245 mi
Last recorded195,245 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 GZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 195,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 195,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 188,677 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 188,674 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2019 183,812 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 178,067 miles

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch deteriated slightly

Rear bootlid deteriated slightly around seal

Fail 1 Jun 2018 178,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch deteriated slightly

Rear bootlid deteriated slightly around seal

Pass 20 Jul 2017 172,474 miles

heavy corrossion on front subframe

Fail 19 Jul 2017 172,474 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe (7.1.1)

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

coil spring broken n/s front (2.4.C.1a)

brake caliper leaking o/s rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

heavy corrossion on front subframe

o/s rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Jul 2016 166,288 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise exhaust

Fail 9 Jul 2016 166,288 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise exhaust

Pass 11 Jul 2015 15,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 152,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 145,353 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 145,353 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 135,257 miles

Advise on rear number plate and condition of front discs

Fail 13 Jun 2012 135,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Advise on rear number plate and condition of front discs

Pass 11 Jun 2011 122,400 miles

Advise on condition of front discs

Pass 25 Jun 2010 110,283 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 110,274 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise on condition of rear discs

Pass 29 Jun 2009 97,148 miles

ADVISE/ NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH IS DETERIORATING/ OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDG OF TREAD.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 83,548 miles

ADVISE/ SMALL CHIP IN ZONE(A) OF WINSCREEN; IS CONTAINED WITHIN A 10MM AREA/ REAR SHOCKABSORBERS SOFT.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,689 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 51,422 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 GZT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GZT, 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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VO03 GZT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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