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GN53 YGZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,661 mi
Last recorded85,661 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 YGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front top suspension mounts has slight movement

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,743 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 82,291 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 81,370 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2017 80,993 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,831 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 78,144 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,930 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,714 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,539 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 64,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,660 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,242 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,939 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,561 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 40,263 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 40,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YGZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN53 YGZ registered?

GN53 YGZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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The MOT history for GN53 YGZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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