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GN53 BYY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,299 mi
Last recorded150,299 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 150,299 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

The nearside and offside front lower outer sills have been filled/repaired

The offside rear brake backing plate is excessively corroded

The offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

The offside rear wheel is binding

Pass 30 Sep 2022 142,680 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 136,249 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 130,844 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 126,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 112,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,506 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,280 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,533 miles

nearside rear tyre tread slightly uneven on inside edge

Fail 22 Sep 2014 90,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread slightly uneven on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,549 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,441 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 75,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,702 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,231 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,192 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 53,380 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 43,887 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 32,676 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,420 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 BYY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BYY, 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 BYY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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