MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
poss inner front pads getting low
Front Position lamp lens seriously defective side lights not matching/diff colours (4.2.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
poss inner front pads getting low
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
front antiroll bar slides through d bushes
nsf fog light yellow/os inop
slight blow from centre box exhaust/poorly fitted rubbing
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
front antiroll bar slides through d bushes
nsf fog light yellow/os inop
slight blow from centre box exhaust/poorly fitted rubbing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wear & deterioration in rear brake discs
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wear & deterioration in rear brake discs
engine light staying on
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GF53 NVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 GF53 NVV, 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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GF53 NVV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2003.
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