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GY53 CKN

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

231,196 mi
Last recorded231,196 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 231,196 miles

centre exhaust bracket rusted adrift

Fail 12 Oct 2018 231,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust bracket rusted adrift

Pass 17 Oct 2017 226,120 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 219,197 miles

engine undertray damaged but not insecure

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clears screen effectively

Fail 11 Oct 2016 219,197 miles

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

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

engine undertray damaged but not insecure

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clears screen effectively

Pass 25 Aug 2015 210,988 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 210,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 202,193 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 202,181 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 193,909 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 185,473 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 185,464 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 171,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 171,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 161,690 miles

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

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

neardside inner cv boot deteriorated

offside front tyre on the limit on edges

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2010 161,690 miles

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

neardside inner cv boot deteriorated

offside front tyre on the limit on edges

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2009 145,685 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 125,549 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 101,090 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 101,090 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 77,444 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 CKN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CKN, 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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GY53 CKN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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