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GN53 DUJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,429 mi
Last recorded97,429 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 97,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,016 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,329 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noise

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 84,329 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noise

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,341 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,847 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 63,105 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,913 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,806 miles

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

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

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

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

mil light on

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f brake disc wore

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,410 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 37,410 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,662 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,094 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,002 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 DUJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DUJ, 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 DUJ registered?

GN53 DUJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is GN53 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 DUJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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