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GV53 NFO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,416 mi
Last recorded160,416 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 160,416 miles

both front tyres approaching wear indicators

front brake pads worn

nearside rear spring corroded

oil leak

slight play in offside front suspension top mount

Fail 20 Dec 2012 160,407 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres approaching wear indicators

front brake pads worn

nearside rear spring corroded

oil leak

slight play in offside front suspension top mount

Pass 9 Jun 2012 148,066 miles

Has engine oil leak, possibly from turbo

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 138,048 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 128,018 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 123,152 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 12 Jun 2010 113,470 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 113,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 107,677 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 92,467 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 92,042 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 92,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 172,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 138,829 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 102,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 64,662 miles

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

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 NFO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV53 NFO, 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 NFO registered?

GV53 NFO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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