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GF53 NWG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

247,123 mi
Last recorded247,123 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 247,123 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 220,897 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 220,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 198,273 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 198,263 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 176,177 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 161,056 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 147,881 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 138,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 125,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 107,437 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 92,181 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 83,365 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 77,659 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 77,093 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 52,597 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 49,324 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 49,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 NWG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 GF53 NWG, 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 NWG registered?

GF53 NWG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is GF53 NWG safe to buy?

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