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GF53NXL
2003 SKODA OCTAVIA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GF53NXL
- Manufacturer SKODA
- Model OCTAVIA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
30 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear damaged (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,081 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021 26 Jun 20269 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 133,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and front pipe needs welding (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
11 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,763 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
- nearside outer sill corroded
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,890 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,890 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
17 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,480 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
17 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
23 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,775 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre beginning to perish
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
22 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear tyre beginning to perish
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
19 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,619 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
21 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,203 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,712 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,661 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,342 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,783 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,520 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,067 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2009 26 Jun 202623 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,545 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2008 26 Jun 202624 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,874 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2007 26 Jun 202624 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 20,874 MI
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GF53NXL was registered on 2003-12-09
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