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GX53 HYT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,382 mi
Last recorded161,382 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 HYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 161,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 149,461 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 142,237 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 135,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 130,030 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 122,804 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 117,034 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil light on

Fail 13 Sep 2011 106,657 miles

N/S/F brake wear indicator broken.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake imbalance, grabbing on n/s/r.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 106,657 miles

N/S/F brake wear indicator broken.

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake imbalance, grabbing on n/s/r.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,849 miles

front discs lipped

front tyres on 2mm

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

slight movement both front anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Sep 2009 76,650 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 76,650 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,720 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 60,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,571 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,502 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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GX53 HYT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 GX53 HYT, 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 GX53 HYT registered?

GX53 HYT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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