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GN53 GVP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,020 mi
Last recorded123,020 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 123,020 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 113,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated due to brake bind can not be tested. (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated due to brake bind can not be tested. (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 105,748 miles

Nearside Rear slight binding from brake

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Offside Rear slight binding from brake

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2015 97,933 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,113 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 85,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 85,733 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,564 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 70,968 miles

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

rattle from exhaust heat sheld

Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,968 miles

rattle from exhaust heat sheld

Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,446 miles

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)

rear washer not working

Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,839 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,258 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 46,258 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 32,067 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 GVP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 GVP, 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 GVP registered?

GN53 GVP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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