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WL53 GCX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

329,998 mi
Last recorded329,998 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 GCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 329,998 miles

Rear corrosion in subframe assembly

Fail 10 Nov 2023 329,944 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear corrosion in subframe assembly

Pass 14 Nov 2022 326,773 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 326,690 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 316,594 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 316,594 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 309,303 miles

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

Offside Front wheel damaged

Offside Rear condition of brake backplate

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Oct 2019 290,853 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 270,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 249,780 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 249,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 228,968 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 226,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 207,093 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 188,407 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 188,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 171,708 miles

brake pads getting low on os/f

ns/f and os/f lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate

os/r tyre getting close to limit

Fail 17 Oct 2013 171,708 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ns/f and os/f lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate

os/r tyre getting close to limit

Pass 29 Oct 2012 150,131 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 150,131 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 129,256 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 129,256 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 107,134 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 107,134 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,900 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,314 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,156 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,720 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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WL53 GCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WL53 GCX, 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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WL53 GCX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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