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GY53 JDO

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

268,072 mi
Last recorded268,072 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 268,072 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 9 May 2014 268,054 miles

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

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 258,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF & OSF front sills slight damage

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 250,093 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 234,766 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front jacking point sills laid flat

Pass 19 Sep 2011 227,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 210,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 210,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 178,825 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 162,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 144,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 136,656 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 132,079 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 JDO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 GY53 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

GY53 JDO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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