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GF53 YOH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,131 mi
Last recorded130,131 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 130,131 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 130,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 124,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2015 124,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,086 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clip missing from os/f inner cv boot.

oil misting around steering rack.

os/r tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 107,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clip missing from os/f inner cv boot.

ns/r tyre has a nail in.

oil misting around steering rack.

os/r tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 98,843 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 98,670 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s and o/s inner tie rods slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,987 miles

drivers seat belt stalk button slightly stiff but does operate correctly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,700 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 83,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 83,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 83,547 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 66,441 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 40,344 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 YOH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YOH, 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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GF53 YOH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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