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WF53 GDU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,059 mi
Last recorded140,059 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 GDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 140,059 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken system still supported

Pass 30 Sep 2015 138,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 135,952 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 132,211 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2013 132,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2012 129,568 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 127,145 miles

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2010 124,165 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2009 119,408 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)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2008 109,610 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2007 97,180 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2006 75,311 miles

near side rear tyre perrished

off side rear tyre 3mm and perrished

under tray 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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WF53 GDU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WF53 GDU, 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 WF53 GDU registered?

WF53 GDU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WF53 GDU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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