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GU53 WBE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,582 mi
Last recorded116,582 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 116,582 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2012 106,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 106,046 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 97,358 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S outer sill damage

N/S wiper blsde slightly deteriorated

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,828 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 87,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Jul 2009 79,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,325 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,604 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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GU53 WBE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WBE, 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 WBE registered?

GU53 WBE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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