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GV53 ZSP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,863 mi
Last recorded138,863 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZSP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 138,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 138,863 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 129,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 117,345 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 117,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm new tyre fitted (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,226 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,204 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,936 miles

both rear tyres are wearing uneven on the inner edges

rear discs are corroded on the inner edge and are lipped

Fail 4 Jan 2012 74,936 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres are wearing uneven on the inner edges

front discs are corroded on the inner edge and are lipped

rear discs are corroded on the inner edge and are lipped

Fail 3 Jan 2011 62,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2011 62,345 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 45,851 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 29,557 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZSP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZSP, 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 ZSP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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