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GF53 NXL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,864 mi
Last recorded150,864 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2021 150,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear damaged (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 134,081 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 133,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and front pipe needs welding (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 126,763 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 117,890 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 117,890 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 105,480 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 96,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre beginning to perish

Fail 22 Nov 2016 96,775 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre beginning to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,619 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 85,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 78,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,342 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside mirror taped up

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,067 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,545 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 20,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,874 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 NXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

GF53 NXL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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