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GN53 HVK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

354,912 mi
Last recorded354,912 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 354,912 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket insecure.

o/s rear coil spring corroded.

oil leak.

Fail 28 Oct 2017 354,912 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2016 319,660 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 285,455 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 253,533 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 229,673 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil light illuminated visual check oil level ok

Pass 28 Feb 2013 198,618 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 198,617 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 180,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 180,902 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 170,441 miles

front discs warped

front number plate cracked

nearside front bumper damaged

park lever high

Pass 3 Mar 2010 160,008 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 153,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 135,954 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 118,594 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 85,385 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 HVK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HVK, 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 HVK registered?

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

Is GN53 HVK safe to buy?

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