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SG53 GBE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,150 mi
Last recorded96,150 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 GBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 96,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10y old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 96,045 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 95,895 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,327 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,213 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 95,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 94,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section at a joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front both discs and n/s/r disc show corrosion on inner faces

Offside Rear brake disc shows overheat

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,437 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes split; movement becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres becoming low on tread; show inner edge wear

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 85,544 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 80,637 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,152 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,338 miles

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

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

osr tyre cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2014 73,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

osr tyre cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2013 68,768 miles

os/f,n/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracked and perished

Fail 20 Sep 2013 68,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,544 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 62,123 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner face

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,201 miles

Oil leak

both front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,251 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 43,535 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,678 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 27,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,773 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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SG53 GBE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG53 GBE, 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 SG53 GBE registered?

SG53 GBE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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