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GX53 MUE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

243,531 mi
Last recorded243,531 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 MUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 243,531 miles

Corrosion/damage to offside and nearside sills. Under seal peeling away. Hole in offside sill outside any prescribed areas.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 243,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion/damage to offside and nearside sills. Under seal peeling away. Hole in offside sill outside any prescribed areas.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 238,461 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 238,461 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 228,775 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 228,775 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 219,296 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 219,290 miles

Brake fluid contaminated <4% water (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

service light on

Pass 13 Aug 2018 208,676 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 208,619 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated steering boot (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 197,822 miles

anti roll bar d bush's worn

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush starting to unbond

o/s/f bottom arm rear bush cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2016 182,519 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 166,731 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2014 151,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 141,972 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 141,969 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 132,290 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 121,776 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 121,776 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,734 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 96,809 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 82,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OS HEADLAMP HIGHT CONTROL MOTOR OPERATING WHEN HEADLIGHTS SWITCHED ON, BUT NOT AFFECTING THE HIGHT SETTING OF THE HEADLIGHT

Pass 4 Sep 2008 82,797 miles

OS HEADLAMP HIGHT CONTROL MOTOR OPERATING WHEN HEADLIGHTS SWITCHED ON, BUT NOT AFFECTING THE HIGHT SETTING OF THE HEADLIGHT

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,268 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 MUE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

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

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