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GX53 MUY

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,576 mi
Last recorded97,576 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 MUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,576 miles

Front BOTH tyres worn on edges (front)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 94,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,484 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 91,484 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 88,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 71,457 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,197 miles

suspension components corroding,centre exhaust bracket broken off,still secure

tyres perishing,rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2011 55,187 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake discs+pads wearing

suspension components corroding,centre exhaust bracket broken off,still secure

tyres perishing,rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,260 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Sep 2008 36,285 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,071 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,382 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play detected at steering wheel

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 MUY is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MUY, 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 MUY registered?

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

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