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GV53 ETO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,585 mi
Last recorded176,585 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ETO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 176,585 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 169,010 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 169,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 163,309 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 149,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 149,636 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 139,337 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to o/s/r road wheel

wipers split at ends but still clearing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 129,680 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 118,641 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 108,300 miles

N/S STEERING ARM SLIHTY PLAY

Fail 8 Oct 2010 108,300 miles

N/S STEERING ARM SLIHTY PLAY

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,572 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 90,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,764 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 76,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,639 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,034 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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GV53 ETO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV53 ETO, 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 GV53 ETO registered?

GV53 ETO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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