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GN53 BYL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,780 mi
Last recorded102,780 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,780 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 28 Jan 2017 99,073 miles

lift in top suspension mounts

Fail 28 Jan 2017 99,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lift in top suspension mounts

Pass 23 Jan 2016 91,918 miles

offside cv boot splitting

offside front anti roll bar link boot perished

Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,531 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 80,530 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,863 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 78,863 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,824 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,974 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front discs worn

Fail 13 Jan 2011 47,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,921 miles

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 front tyre has a cut in the tread pattern not through to the cords

Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,394 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 6,757 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 BYL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN53 BYL, 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 GN53 BYL registered?

GN53 BYL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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