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GY53 VXU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,605 mi
Last recorded118,605 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 118,605 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 118,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 114,758 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 114,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 108,758 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

nearside front top suspension mounting slight lift

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

offside steering track rod end cover boot starting to perish

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2016 106,035 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge wearing

nearside steering track rod end cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease

offside front tyre tread has a nail in it

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,882 miles

front antiroll bar bushes slight movement

nearside steering track rod end cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease

rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,817 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover slightly loose

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 18 Nov 2013 88,547 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

nearside rear shock absorber cover slightly loose

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

offside front tyre tread worn to 3mm and inner edge starting to wear

offside rear suspension coil spring surface rusting

Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,896 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

nearside rear shock absorber cover slightly loose

Pass 16 Nov 2011 73,083 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

rear washer jet not working

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,881 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,883 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 49,609 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 49,604 miles

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

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn to 1.6mm

offside front tyre tread wearing on edges

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2mm on edges

rear brake discs starting to rust

Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,763 miles

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,290 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 VXU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

GY53 VXU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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