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GF53 NVY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

198,287 mi
Last recorded198,287 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 198,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 198,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 190,354 miles

Near side front inner & outer cv gaiters are starting to perrish

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 190,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Near side front inner & outer cv gaiters are starting to perrish

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 179,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 166,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 153,772 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)

indicators becoming pale

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 5 Jan 2016 153,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear (3.5.1i)

indicators becoming pale

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Jan 2015 146,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 146,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 139,550 miles

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

O/S of the steering rack has slight play

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 139,550 miles

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

O/S of the steering rack has slight play

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 129,012 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Small splits in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2013 129,012 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Small splits in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 20 Jan 2012 118,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

nearside inner c.v. gaitor split

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2012 118,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside inner c.v. gaitor split

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2010 108,560 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 102,595 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 102,593 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 94,929 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre low on tread and perished

offside front tyre low on tread

slight play nearside of steering rack

cuts in both rear tyres and perished

Fail 6 Dec 2008 94,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre low on tread and perished

offside front tyre low on tread

slight play nearside of steering rack

cuts in both rear tyres and perished

Pass 12 Nov 2007 89,579 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 83,223 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 83,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 80,419 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

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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GF53 NVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NVY, 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 NVY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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