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GN53 HXD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,479 mi
Last recorded125,479 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 125,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 121,561 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 117,525 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 109,554 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 105,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 105,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 104,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 104,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,790 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 94,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 94,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Nov 2018 87,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 66,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm main tread 3.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.5mm main tread 4.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 66,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm main tread 3.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 1.5mm main tread 4.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,487 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,541 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

unable to fully inspect rear pads, suspect inner pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,033 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,950 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,091 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 36,939 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 36,939 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 30,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,967 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 HXD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HXD, 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 HXD registered?

GN53 HXD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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