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GX53 OBG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,933 mi
Last recorded153,933 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 153,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 145,631 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 138,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 134,063 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 130,343 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 130,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 127,420 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,752 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Servo vacuum hose starting to split.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 101,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Servo vacuum hose starting to split.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 89,463 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 79,621 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,621 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,618 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Engine management light on

Front brake disc's worn and corroded.

Rear brake disc's worn.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 74,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pad warning light on.

Engine management light on

Front brake disc's worn and corroded.

Rear brake disc's worn.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 42,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 31,277 miles

Front brake pads down to approx 4 mm

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 OBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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