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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing and cracking on outer edge
rear beam axle corroded
slight play on front top suspension mounts
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing and cracking on outer edge
rear beam axle corroded
slight play on front top suspension mounts
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear beam axle corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear beam axle corroded
rear suspension components corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
eml light on
rear beam axle rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
eml light on
rear beam axle rusty
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on
oil leak
rear suspension components corroded
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on
oil leak
rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front slight play in top suspension mount
front and rear brake discs rusty
rear coil springs rusty
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front slight play in top suspension mount
front and rear brake discs rusty
rear coil springs rusty
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front disc worn
both rear disc worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
near side rear tyre worn on outer edge
oil leak
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GN53 LBA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LBA, 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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GN53 LBA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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