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SG53 GCO

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,661 mi
Last recorded171,661 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 GCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 171,661 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front headlamps slightly loose

rear coil springs corroded slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2019 171,638 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both front headlamps slightly loose

rear coil springs corroded slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2018 169,314 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 169,309 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 165,912 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 165,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 163,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished outer sidewalls

Fail 21 Sep 2016 163,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2015 158,888 miles

1 of each headlamp brackets broken on each headlamp but headlamps not insecure

front brake hoses perished

front brake pads close to minimum and brake discs lipped

front reg plate damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2015 158,888 miles

1 of each headlamp brackets broken on each headlamp but headlamps not insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake hoses perished

front brake pads close to minimum and brake discs lipped

front reg plate damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2014 147,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2013 133,958 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 133,868 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 125,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 125,513 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 117,659 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges & face

Pass 20 Sep 2010 107,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 102,709 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 102,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 96,306 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 96,306 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 90,043 miles

exhaust system slightly noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2006 68,154 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 GCO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SG53 GCO, 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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SG53 GCO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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