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GN53 YCA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,968 mi
Last recorded59,968 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 YCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 59,968 miles

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

front and rear number plates poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,217 miles

children seates fitted to nearside rear and centre rear seates unable to fully check seatbelts

very slight detearearation to top of front and rear number plates

Fail 8 Apr 2009 48,217 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

children seates fitted to nearside rear and centre rear seates unable to fully check seatbelts

very slight detearearation to top of front and rear number plates

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,580 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 28,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 YCA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YCA, 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 YCA registered?

GN53 YCA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is GN53 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 YCA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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