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GP53 OKR

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

306,146 mi
Last recorded306,146 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 306,146 miles

advisory on perivous test no864264929390

Fail 20 Nov 2009 305,833 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

front bumper poor condtion

handbrake travel high

n/s head light top bracket poor condtion

n/s/r light lens damage

play in both front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2008 270,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust

damage to nearside rear light lens

damage to offside rear wheel arch

offside headlamp slightly loose top bracket broken

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link lower bush

Fail 18 Dec 2008 270,450 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust

damage to nearside rear light lens

damage to offside rear wheel arch

offside headlamp slightly loose top bracket broken

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link lower bush

Pass 29 Sep 2008 264,849 miles

n/s headlight top bracket broken

n/s/r light len damage

BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON EGDES TREAD NOT CUT AS DEEP

DAMAGE TO GRILL AND BUMPER

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

dampness to brake servo

play in front anti roll bar links and lower arm bushes poor

Fail 19 Sep 2008 264,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON EGDES TREAD NOT CUT AS DEEP

DAMAGE TO GRILL AND BUMPER

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

dampness to brake servo

n/s headlight top bracket broken

n/s/r light len damage

play in front anti roll bar links and lower arm bushes poor

Pass 19 Dec 2007 250,999 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake high

Pass 20 Dec 2006 189,006 miles

high level brake light some bulbs in/op † †damage to n/s/f indicator / bumper † †lower arm bushes starting to split † †play in centre anti roll bar bushes † †n/s drive shaft slightly loose † †

Pass 22 Jun 2006 159,200 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some bulbs in high level brake light not working †n/s/f indicator faded +lense taped nup †n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge †o/s sun visor loose †

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 OKR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKR, 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 OKR is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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