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GN53 DPO

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

356,403 mi
Last recorded356,403 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 356,403 miles

n/s/r light broken, o/s wing mirror broken, wipers worn, drivers seat belt frayed, drivers seat belt stalk worn, front shock absorbers weak.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 336,841 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wing mirror casing broken, not all center brake bulbs working

Fail 11 Mar 2010 313,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn right on to min limit(req changing).minor screen damage.n/s mirror damaged.underside covered. roll bar bushes worn.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 313,866 miles

both rear tyres worn right on to min limit(req changing).minor screen damage.n/s mirror damaged.underside covered. roll bar bushes worn.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 292,194 miles

wiperblades worn, front number plate cracked, minor screen damage, front tyres worn on edge, front roll bar links/bushes worn to acceptable limit, track control arm bushes perished.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 272,179 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor screen damage.o/s mirror damaged.front rollbar links and bushes worn to acc limit.nsr tyre and osr tyre worn near to minj limit (req attn soon).osf tyre 80%worn.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 252,544 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 251,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor windscreen damage.drivers seatbelt worn to acc limit(attn req soon),

Pass 14 Mar 2008 227,140 miles

drivers seat belt (frayed at edge) worn to acceptable limit, brake pad warning light on, o/s cv boot worn/perished,front pads worn near to minimum, o/s wishbone bush worn, n/s wishbone bush worn, front roll bar bushes worn.

Fail 12 Sep 2007 204,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear reg plate faded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 204,931 miles

rear reg plate faded

Fail 24 Apr 2007 181,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to limit and require replacement

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2007 181,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to limit and require replacement

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2006 151,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front indicator lens broken

rear number plate faded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 127,961 miles

both front tyres worn 75%

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 DPO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DPO, 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 DPO registered?

GN53 DPO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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