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GN53 DSU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,208 mi
Last recorded224,208 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 224,208 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure track rod end locking nut (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at downpipe flexible join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tr tyre has slight cracking in tread groves

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to wear indicator marks (4.1.E.1)

brake pad wear light stays on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 217,966 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 217,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Wheel cylinder leaking unable to carry out brake test (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 210,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 201,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 201,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 190,054 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 181,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 181,328 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 173,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 173,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 152,123 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Aug 2007 138,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 123,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 101,235 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005

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)

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 DSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSU, 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 DSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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