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GN53 LAA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,450 mi
Last recorded216,450 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 216,450 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 200,705 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 200,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 186,938 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 180,698 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 161,548 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 145,024 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 126,174 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 122,500 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 122,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 107,128 miles

wheels and tyres been changed

Fail 1 Jun 2009 107,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2008 62,485 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 57,911 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 57,911 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 41,490 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 LAA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LAA, 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 LAA registered?

GN53 LAA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is GN53 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 LAA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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