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GN53 BYM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,452 mi
Last recorded132,452 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 BYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 132,452 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 128,879 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 125,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 122,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 119,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 119,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 114,636 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 114,636 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 110,915 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 110,911 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe system deteriorated (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,703 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 99,579 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 99,439 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 94,844 miles

Rear discs corroded on inner face

offside cv boot weaping grease

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,759 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 83,302 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,715 miles

crack in screen

fornt discs corroded and worn

rear discs worn and corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,069 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 53,817 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,923 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 BYM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BYM, 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 BYM registered?

GN53 BYM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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