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GP53 OKT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

263,258 mi
Last recorded263,258 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 263,258 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 263,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 242,084 miles

osf track rod end slight play

slight play nsf ball joint

Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,122 miles

rear tyres differnt size to front

very slight play in nsf track rod end

Pass 4 Jan 2007 180,032 miles

n/s wiper split on ends † †steering rack gaiters slight perished † †slight oil leak † †o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit † †n/s/f c.v gaiter damp † †

slight play in anti roll bar bushes † †front pads getting low † †airbag light on

Pass 3 Jul 2006 151,964 miles

nsf mirror cracked

nsf outer drivesaft gaiter split

nsr tyre sidewall perished

Pass 12 Jan 2006 128,247 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 128,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nsr,osr indicators fading white

Pass 5 Jan 2006 95,969 miles

play in n/s inner track rod end †both rear indicators faded †front pads low

Fail 4 Jan 2006 127,161 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads low †play in n/s inner track rod end †

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 OKT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKT, 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 OKT registered?

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

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