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GF53 NXA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,273 mi
Last recorded53,273 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,273 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 41,712 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre tread low, worn on edges and deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 30,859 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 20,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 6,463 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 6,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 6,253 miles

advised corrosion to front brake discs

o/s/r low air

Pass 25 Aug 2010 5,946 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 5,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 5,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 4,512 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 NXA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

GF53 NXA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is GF53 NXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 NXA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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