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GN53 LCA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,456 mi
Last recorded97,456 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 97,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2018 97,406 miles

Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened both front (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

front exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,231 miles

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)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,005 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,195 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 73,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 67,640 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,643 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTYY OK AT TIME OF MOT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTY WORN .OK AT TIME OF MOT

OSF & NSF LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTY WORN .OK AT TIME OF MOT

Fail 26 Jan 2012 51,798 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 51,798 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,848 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,369 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,758 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LCA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 LCA, 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 LCA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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