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GN53 BYD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,888 mi
Last recorded176,888 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 176,888 miles

alternator adjuster rubber mount rattle at idle.

n/s/f & o/s/f road wheels slightly bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre getting low tread 2.5mm left at time of test.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey not rough when rotated at time of test.

o/s/f outer sill lower edge damaged not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 176,888 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

alternator adjuster rubber mount rattle at idle.

n/s/f & o/s/f road wheels slightly bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre getting low tread 2.5mm left at time of test.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey not rough when rotated at time of test.

o/s/f outer sill lower edge damaged not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 15 Oct 2016 158,745 miles

both front wheels bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r outer sills damaged/corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 158,743 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wheels bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r outer sills damaged/corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in front anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 144,677 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r roadwheels bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 144,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre punctured.

n/s/r & o/s/r roadwheels bent/dented on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 128,119 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r roadwheels bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 128,119 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r roadwheels bent/dented on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 117,321 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brakes worn

Fail 11 Nov 2013 117,321 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brakes worn

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 106,467 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fan belt perrishing

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2011 93,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2010 81,106 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2010 81,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing edges. + nail

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

wipers smeary

Pass 24 Oct 2009 68,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2009 68,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2008 57,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,675 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,705 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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GN53 BYD 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 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 GN53 BYD, 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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GN53 BYD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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