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GN53 DVK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,548 mi
Last recorded150,548 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 150,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 140,127 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 29 Nov 2010 125,345 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

rear exhaust box mountings corroded

small cut in n/s/front tyre sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2009 111,239 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 111,239 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 96,820 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

engine light on

Fail 17 Oct 2008 96,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

engine light on

Pass 16 Oct 2007 83,585 miles

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

exhaust centre mounting broken

front tyres sidewalls cracking

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 16 Oct 2007 83,585 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust centre mounting broken

front tyres sidewalls cracking

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2006 68,806 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 DVK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN53 DVK registered?

GN53 DVK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is GN53 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 DVK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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