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GY53 OTK

2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

260,096 mi
Last recorded260,096 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi141,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OTK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 260,096 miles

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges tread not cut as deep

chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2009 260,094 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges tread not cut as deep

chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2008 236,767 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 236,684 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 213,669 miles

both windscreen wipers split

Fail 30 Apr 2008 213,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 31 Oct 2007 190,455 miles

front brake pads worn low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2007 190,453 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads worn low

parking brake travel high

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 May 2007 167,016 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2006 141,466 miles

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

o/s/r brake noisey when applied

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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GY53 OTK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 141,610 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY53 OTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY53 OTK registered?

GY53 OTK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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