CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF53 NWU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,946 mi
Last recorded154,946 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 154,946 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 152,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 143,262 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 134,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 131,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 126,137 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,416 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 118,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 112,263 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 105,383 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,284 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 98,284 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,889 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,823 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,216 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,690 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,365 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,046 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,772 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,746 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF53 NWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF53 NWU?

You can check the full history of GF53 NWU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF53 NWU registered?

GF53 NWU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is GF53 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 NWU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF53 NWU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF53 NWU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.