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GN53 HVJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,502 mi
Last recorded173,502 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 173,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

back box support by zip ties

Fail 12 Nov 2016 173,305 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light lights up same section of light unit (1.3.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

back box support by zip ties

Pass 30 Nov 2015 164,801 miles

engine managment lamp on

Fail 30 Nov 2015 164,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine managment lamp on

main beam tail tail lamp on when lights turned on

rear fog lamp tail tail on when side lamp switched on

Pass 29 Nov 2014 155,846 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2013 145,728 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2012 126,777 miles

engine management on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 110,666 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 98,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 86,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 86,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine mnanagement light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 75,962 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,606 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,084 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 HVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

GN53 HVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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