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FN53 GZF

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,668 mi
Last recorded131,668 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2009 131,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 131,668 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 124,729 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 119,003 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 119,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 111,815 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 111,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FN53 GZF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FN53 GZF, 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 FN53 GZF registered?

FN53 GZF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is FN53 GZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 GZF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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