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GN53 DUA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,804 mi
Last recorded145,804 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 145,804 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 141,172 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 141,172 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 127,246 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 120,010 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 119,993 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,816 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,192 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,080 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,197 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,722 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,627 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,781 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 35,186 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 35,186 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,755 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 DUA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DUA, 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 DUA registered?

GN53 DUA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GN53 DUA safe to buy?

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