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GX53 OAW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,200 mi
Last recorded103,200 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,200 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 95,449 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 81,475 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,356 miles

Nearside Front lower arm,rear bush has slight play

front anti roll bar d bushes wiorn with slight play

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Mar 2017 78,807 miles

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with slight play

high leval stop light has 1 bulb out

Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,131 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,468 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes worn with slight play

slight blow on down pipe to center pipe

suspected water pump leaking

Fail 9 Mar 2015 71,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front anti roll bar link bushes worn with slight play

long handbrake

n/s/f brake hose rubbing on strut

n/s/r foot and handbrake lower effort than o/s/r

slight blow on down pipe to center pipe

suspected water pump leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,684 miles

front tyres perished on outer walls

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,028 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 63,100 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 63,100 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 62,501 miles

Off side mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,501 miles

Off side mirror damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,396 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Oct 2009 402,246 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks on outer wall

Pass 18 Oct 2008 26,966 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,005 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 14,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 9,332 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 OAW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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