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GY53 OTT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,482 mi
Last recorded174,482 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OTT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 174,482 miles

front and rear brake pads half worn

front number plate in poor condition

rear brake disc,s in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2012 174,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads half worn

front number plate in poor condition

rear brake disc,s in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2011 158,450 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front numberplate cracked

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside inner cv boot insecure

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

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 158,450 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front numberplate cracked

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside inner cv boot insecure

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

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

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres excessivly worn on inner edges

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 139,193 miles

exhaust centre box mount broken

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

offside washer jet could be better

rear brake disc,s very corrodded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 139,193 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust centre box mount broken

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front wheel inner rim damaged

offside washer jet could be better

rear brake disc,s very corrodded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 120,997 miles

Both rear tyres have raised tread that is below 1.6mm on the inner edge.

Front numberplate cracked

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 104,183 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,710 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,367 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate cracked

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 OTT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OTT, 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 OTT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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