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GF53 NWC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,350 mi
Last recorded108,350 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 108,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 16,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 105,418 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 105,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall and thread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall and thread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 103,682 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 102,809 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,915 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 96,118 miles

exhaust centre pipe bracket insecure

Fail 1 May 2014 96,118 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre pipe bracket insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,769 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 90,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,383 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 76,207 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear tyre close legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,164 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,450 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 23,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,690 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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GF53 NWC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 GF53 NWC, 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 GF53 NWC registered?

GF53 NWC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is GF53 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 NWC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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