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GX53 HYU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,227 mi
Last recorded168,227 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 HYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 168,227 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres perished

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Feb 2018 154,606 miles

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 14 Feb 2018 154,606 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 9 Feb 2017 146,024 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 146,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 145,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 131,571 miles

Front slight damage on front windscreen not in drivers view of road

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 123,720 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 123,720 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 102,964 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 82,995 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,781 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 59,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,313 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 58,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,146 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 32,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,799 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,765 miles

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

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 HYU 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 GX53 HYU, 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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GX53 HYU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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