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GN53 GVT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

149,556 mi
Last recorded149,556 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 GVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 149,556 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front Flexi Brake Hose's (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 135,331 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 135,331 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,048 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 135,048 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 134,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal soft

Pass 25 Nov 2019 133,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 132,986 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 128,675 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 128,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 124,109 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 119,756 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 115,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,635 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded

N/S/R tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 4 Sep 2014 107,635 miles

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

N/S/R tyre worn on outter edge

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 100,710 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 axle beam rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,886 miles

offside Front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Sep 2012 91,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside Front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,201 miles

rear axle beem rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2010 73,991 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 73,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,579 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,539 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,013 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 GVT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

GN53 GVT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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