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GU53 WBN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,077 mi
Last recorded92,077 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 92,077 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 2mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 92,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split 12" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 2mm 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smery! (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 86,648 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

sump plug leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,421 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,411 miles

rear brake imbalance

Fail 27 Mar 2018 73,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear brake imbalance

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 73,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 71,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,953 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,214 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,247 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,366 miles

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)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,546 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,649 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,402 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

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 WBN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WBN, 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 WBN registered?

GU53 WBN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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