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AC03 GSU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,007 mi
Last recorded147,007 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 147,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 138,124 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 138,124 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 129,746 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 129,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,304 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 101,506 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 96,587 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,082 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,358 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,619 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 72,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,512 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,647 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,048 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 60,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,967 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 37,662 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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AC03 GSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AC03 GSU, 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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AC03 GSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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