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GY53 CKE

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,139 mi
Last recorded172,139 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 CKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 172,139 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 171,641 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 163,598 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges + o/s/f tyre

emissions close to limit

exhaust front section holed + leaking

front brake pads look thin

n/s handbrake reading very poor + efficiency on limit

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes out of balance

some play in o/s/f anti roll bar d bush

Fail 20 Jul 2017 163,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges + o/s/f tyre

emissions close to limit

exhaust front section holed + leaking

front brake pads look thin

n/s handbrake reading very poor + efficiency on limit

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes out of balance

some play in o/s/f anti roll bar d bush

Pass 19 Jul 2016 151,094 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf sill damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2016 151,094 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf sill damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2015 141,254 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 133,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 125,548 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 125,518 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 110,939 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 99,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,323 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 70,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside washer jet aim could be improved

number plate lamps not as bright as expected

slight free play in offside track rod arm inner joint (under rack boot)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 70,023 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside washer jet aim could be improved

number plate lamps not as bright as expected

slight free play in offside track rod arm inner joint (under rack boot)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,583 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,556 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,822 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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GY53 CKE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY53 CKE, 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 GY53 CKE registered?

GY53 CKE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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