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GN53 NRE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,268 mi
Last recorded157,268 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 157,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 145,256 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 140,318 miles

cambelt replacement overdue by 20,000 miles

Fail 20 Oct 2010 140,318 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 119,667 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 94,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 94,938 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 72,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 17 Oct 2007 72,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 17 Oct 2006 45,574 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 NRE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NRE, 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 NRE registered?

GN53 NRE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is GN53 NRE safe to buy?

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