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WF53 GNN

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,910 mi
Last recorded173,910 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 GNN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 173,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 173,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 170,399 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 170,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 156,067 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 156,067 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 146,492 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 146,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 136,248 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 124,084 miles

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

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

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Fail 9 Sep 2013 124,026 miles

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

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

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

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

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Sep 2012 113,515 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 101,688 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 101,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 87,640 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,378 miles

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

damage too n.s sill

wipers smeary

Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,759 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,954 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 43,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 43,683 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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WF53 GNN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WF53 GNN, 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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WF53 GNN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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