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YX03 GZG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,810 mi
Last recorded189,810 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 GZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 189,810 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 189,810 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 177,197 miles

Scratch on windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2014 177,197 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Scratch on windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2013 164,907 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

os rear inner tyre wearing off

Pass 27 Apr 2012 152,834 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 152,834 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 142,885 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 142,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 131,924 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 119,930 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 108,863 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 88,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 65,245 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YX03 GZG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX03 GZG, 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 YX03 GZG registered?

YX03 GZG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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