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GN53 SYH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,010 mi
Last recorded163,010 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 163,010 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 115,050 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 137,286 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 14 Jan 2014 137,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 8 Jan 2013 126,343 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 117,682 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2012 117,678 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 110,868 miles

o/s sun visor dropping down

Pass 19 May 2008

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Feb 2008 113,961 miles

offside rear tyre split on sidewall not exposing cord

two bulbs not working in eye level stoplight

Pass 3 Apr 2007 99,539 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 SYH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

GN53 SYH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is GN53 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 SYH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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