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GN53 DND

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,359 mi
Last recorded167,359 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 167,359 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken,oil leaks,suspension components+brake ferrules corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2021 167,351 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken,oil leaks,suspension components+brake ferrules corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2019 159,332 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

coolant below minimum level

Fail 17 Jul 2019 159,332 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

coolant below minimum level

Pass 7 Jun 2018 141,374 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 121,502 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 121,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 101,080 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 88,425 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,661 miles

winter tyres fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2014 82,661 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

winter tyres fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,937 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,945 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,044 miles

Exhaust center mount not attached to exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,993 miles

center exhaust mount not attached to exhaust

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2010 45,978 miles

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

center exhaust mount not attached to exhaust

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,504 miles

Nearside & offside wiper blades split but still clear enough. Front no plate deteriorating.

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 34,480 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside & offside wiper blades split but still clear enough. Front no plate deteriorating.

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,231 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,236 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,568 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 DND 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 71.4%.

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 DND, 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 DND registered?

GN53 DND is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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