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GF53 NXW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

137,783 mi
Last recorded137,783 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 137,783 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 122,971 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 111,526 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 102,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 94,426 miles

Exhaust rear box rear mount heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,048 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,346 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,562 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 63,400 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 63,400 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,734 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Slight play in nearside end of steering rack.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,617 miles

Advise play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,003 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,040 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 17,815 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,256 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 NXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

GF53 NXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is GF53 NXW safe to buy?

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