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GN53 YHB

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

311,768 mi
Last recorded311,768 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 311,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 270,998 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 270,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 200,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 200,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 145,205 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 127,309 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 108,454 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 88,384 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 88,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 76,771 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 76,771 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,718 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,543 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 YHB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YHB, 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 YHB registered?

GN53 YHB is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is GN53 YHB safe to buy?

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