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GP53 AFE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,940 mi
Last recorded107,940 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 AFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,754 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 92,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,402 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,261 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust bracket broken but secure

imbalance rear brakes

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 50,550 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,659 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,837 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,544 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,348 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 37,348 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,061 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 28,362 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,592 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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GP53 AFE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GP53 AFE, 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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GP53 AFE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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