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GN53 NPZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

219,260 mi
Last recorded219,260 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 NPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 219,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all road wheels corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 219,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all road wheels corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2018 213,436 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 192,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 182,256 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 173,425 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 164,277 miles

N/S/F Steering arm (Play)

O/S/F Steering arm (Play)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 154,778 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 143,385 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 143,385 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 132,507 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 124,211 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 112,199 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 95,019 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front sill slight damage

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Nov 2008 95,019 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front sill slight damage

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Dec 2007 81,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 64,138 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 NPZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NPZ, 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 NPZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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