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GP53 OKH

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

319,904 mi
Last recorded319,904 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 319,904 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 292,793 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2008 279,821 miles

damage to n/s/f indicator lens

n/s outer sill damage

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre worn on outer egdes tread not cut as deep

Fail 11 Nov 2008 279,778 miles

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

damage to n/s/f indicator lens

n/s outer sill damage

o/s/r and n/s/f tyre worn on outer egdes tread not cut as deep

Pass 2 Nov 2007 235,553 miles

ns outer sill damaged

Pass 5 May 2007 211,307 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 211,275 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

damage to ns outer sill

front brake pads low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2006 181,526 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 181,288 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s number plate light dim

Pass 28 Apr 2006 146,359 miles

osr tyre sidewall perished and cracked

rear indicators starting to fade

spare tyre starting to mishape

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 OKH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP53 OKH, 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 GP53 OKH registered?

GP53 OKH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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