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GN53 YGU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,337 mi
Last recorded145,337 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 YGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 145,337 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 140,064 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sill damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 120,447 miles

eml on

Pass 25 Mar 2017 108,301 miles

bottom arm rear bushes weak

Fail 23 Mar 2017 108,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bottom arm rear bushes weak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,296 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,039 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 84,878 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 76,847 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 75,373 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 71,184 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,122 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,675 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 60,296 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 50,503 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 43,200 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 43,200 miles

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

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

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 YGU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YGU, 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 YGU registered?

GN53 YGU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is GN53 YGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 YGU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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