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GN53 GVF

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,915 mi
Last recorded130,915 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 GVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 130,915 miles

Both front coil springs starting to corrode

Both front inner sills slightly damaged

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to break up

Both rear coil springs corroding

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Small crack in windscreen does not exceed 40mm in Zone "B"

Fail 23 Jan 2012 130,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front coil springs starting to corrode

Both front inner sills slightly damaged

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to break up

Both rear coil springs corroding

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Small crack in windscreen does not exceed 40mm in Zone "B"

Pass 24 Aug 2010 113,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear shock absorber shields insecure

front bumper loer edge accident damage

nearside door mirror damaged cover

Pass 7 May 2009 97,127 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2008 84,684 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 72,549 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 72,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

exhaust bracket requires attention

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 GVF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GVF, 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 GVF registered?

GN53 GVF is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is GN53 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 GVF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN53 GVF have outstanding finance?

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