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GH53 GAZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,721 mi
Last recorded146,721 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH53 GAZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 146,721 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 146,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2020 143,975 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 130,012 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 115,401 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 102,485 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 102,485 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,113 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,782 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,462 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside front inner driveshaft gaiters insecure on shaft (offside leaking)

offside rear seatbelt slow in returning back into reel

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,070 miles

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter loose on shaft(leaking)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 77,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust mount bracket broken away

front and rear brake discs surface rust

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear shock absorber bump stop/dust cover broken away(insecure)

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter loose on shaft(leaking)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,721 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,721 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 71,527 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GH53 GAZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GH53 GAZ, 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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GH53 GAZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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