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GN53 HNJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,470 mi
Last recorded157,470 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 157,470 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 150,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges gone rest near limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 150,468 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges gone rest near limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 136,758 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 136,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 129,051 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 8 Mar 2013 116,172 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 97,888 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,509 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 77,485 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 68,904 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 60,602 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 49,935 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 HNJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

GN53 HNJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is GN53 HNJ safe to buy?

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