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GV53 ZRK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,446 mi
Last recorded147,446 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 147,446 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 147,445 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 143,065 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 143,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 134,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 134,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 127,429 miles

fuel cap has some damage

Pass 4 May 2016 119,262 miles

Rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 4 May 2016 119,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,821 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 98,592 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,837 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,014 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front brake disc corroded and will need replacing at next brake pad change.

offside front brake discs inner facing corroded and disc will need replacing at next front brake pad change.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,590 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,254 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,613 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 69,084 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 69,084 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

near side rear tyre getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,795 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge but has stepdown tread and shows perishing

Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,551 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise n/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge but has stepdown tread and shows perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,723 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 ZRK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZRK, 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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GV53 ZRK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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