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GV53 ZRT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,723 mi
Last recorded94,723 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZRT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,723 miles

O/S/R brake disc corroded

O/S/R tyre very low- nail in tread

emissions smoking

Fail 21 Sep 2018 94,666 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R brake disc corroded

O/S/R tyre very low- nail in tread

emissions smoking

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,243 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Nearside track rod end boot perishing and cracking

Offside track rod end boot perishing and cracking

Rear tyres perishing and cracking

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,243 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Nearside track rod end boot perishing and cracking

Offside track rod end boot perishing and cracking

Rear tyres perishing and cracking

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,947 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 86,957 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,234 miles

sills damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil on engine

rear suspension partially obscured

Fail 18 Sep 2015 84,234 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

oil on engine

rear suspension partially obscured

sills damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,805 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Rear brake discs corroding

Welds on exhaust brackets corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2014 80,805 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake discs corroding

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Welds on exhaust brackets corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,862 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,847 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 75,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,651 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,250 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,036 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,439 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,986 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,017 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 ZRT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZRT, 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 ZRT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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