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GN53 LRL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,270 mi
Last recorded151,270 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 151,270 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 146,536 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear both side discs slight rusted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 141,555 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 141,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 193,032 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 27 May 2008 179,279 miles

nearside front tyre - tread heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2007 170,264 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LRL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

GN53 LRL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GN53 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 LRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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