MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)
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)
winter tyres fitted
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
Exhaust center mount not attached to exhaust
center exhaust mount not attached to exhaust
front number plate slightly deteriorated
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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GN53 DND is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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