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RG53 GFE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,957 mi
Last recorded169,957 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 GFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 169,957 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts more excessive on offside ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions clean

Pass 14 Oct 2024 164,615 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS and OS (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 164,605 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS and OS (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 154,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 154,086 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 146,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front indicator lense missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 136,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside- In board (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge- wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge- DEVOID of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake performance (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 123,119 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES- Nearside and especially Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,156 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator lens missing

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight brake bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer hangers poor condition

STRONG ADVISE - O/S FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT AND UNBONDED AROUND SLEEVE CAUSING MOVEMENT ( NOT EXCESSIVE AT PRESENT )

power steering union by gearbox stained with fluid

Fail 12 Oct 2018 88,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak top cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight brake bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer hangers poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,807 miles

20 kg pulse from front brakes

brake grab from o/s rear and discs corroded on surface

n/s rear tyre 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm) and worn low on outer edge, both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

o/s rear bump stop deteriorated

rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Sep 2017 70,789 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

20 kg pulse from front brakes

brake grab from o/s rear and discs corroded on surface

n/s rear tyre 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm) and worn low on outer edge, both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

o/s rear bump stop deteriorated

rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,839 miles

gearbox stained

lense missing from o/s/f indicator lamp

n/s/r tyre worn and perished slightly

rear brake discs corroded (o/s worse)

rear coil springs slightly corroded

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,304 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

imbalance in front brakes and slight pulse from n/s front

n/s front tyre perished on 2.5mm (minimum 1.6mm) and wearing slightly bias to inner edge

n/s rear tyre has nail in tread

rear axle bushes starting to split and deteriorate

rear coil springs starting to corrode (o/s worse)

rear discs in slightly poor condition (o/s worse) noise from o/s brake when spun

vacuum pipe on engine chaffed

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,172 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,952 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight scoring to rear brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,486 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,568 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,351 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,872 miles

full engine undertray fitted

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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RG53 GFE 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 83.3%.

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 RG53 GFE, 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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RG53 GFE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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