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PF53 GNN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,004 mi
Last recorded146,004 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 GNN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 146,004 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 111,753 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2023 110,968 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.89m-1 max limit 3.00 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% requires service maintenance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broken and body damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle requires service or maintenance 48 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above gearbox (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front head lamp bracket cracked, lamp not insecure

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x 2 slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 102,488 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 102,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve insecure wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,931 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 93,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,563 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on wall

Pass 15 Jan 2018 89,865 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,826 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 85,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,797 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,546 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,759 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 73,457 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,014 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 64,804 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,432 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,515 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,070 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 37,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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PF53 GNN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF53 GNN, 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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PF53 GNN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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