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YX03 GZJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

260,360 mi
Last recorded260,360 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2019 260,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 216,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 10 May 2017 202,325 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 191,238 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 191,298 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken off side rear (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off side (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2015 182,718 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 174,073 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 166,761 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 166,761 miles

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 158,246 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 143,308 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

smoke test 0.27k too clean to reg on analiser

Fail 28 Jan 2010 143,306 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

smoke test 0.27k too clean to reg on analiser

Pass 29 Jan 2009 106,571 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 69,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 59,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2006 43,468 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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YX03 GZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YX03 GZJ, 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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YX03 GZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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