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GU53 VZK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,748 mi
Last recorded199,748 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 VZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 199,748 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

coolant low

corrosion underside of car in places

nearside inner drive gator clip missing

some centre stop light leds not wornking

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2012 199,748 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

coolant low

corrosion underside of car in places

nearside inner drive gator clip missing

nearside rear tyre out of shape

some centre stop light leds not wornking

stone chips in windscreen

tyres under inflated

brake worning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 185,385 miles

3 l.e.d centre stop lightly not working

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front head lamp damaged

rear brake shoes worn

Fail 19 Sep 2011 185,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

3 l.e.d centre stop lightly not working

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front head lamp damaged

rear brake shoes worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 169,532 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2009 147,950 miles

N/S inner drive sharft clip missing

Rear subframe bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 135,789 miles

slight damage to n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 30 Aug 2007 114,472 miles

n/s/r tyre mishaped on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2006 88,522 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perished and crack

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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GU53 VZK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU53 VZK, 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 GU53 VZK registered?

GU53 VZK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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