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SG53 GFK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,996 mi
Last recorded201,996 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 GFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2019 201,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking Tandem pump or pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 185,423 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 185,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 173,397 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 173,397 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 158,085 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 141,051 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 141,051 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 125,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 109,149 miles

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

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

n/s/r bump stop broken

o/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 19 Sep 2012 95,912 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the inside

Fail 23 Sep 2011 86,598 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,598 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,569 miles

o/s/r tyre well worn and worn unevenly on inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,623 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,052 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,720 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,117 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 GFK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GFK, 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 GFK registered?

SG53 GFK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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