2003 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · GL53 DAN
2003 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 144,663 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 DAN Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 144,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL53 DAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (GL53 DAN) between August 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 86 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”.
GL53 DAN Mileage History
- 29/08/200625,817 mi
- 24/08/200735,661 mi+9,844 mi
- 04/09/200847,576 mi+11,915 mi
- 05/09/200954,605 mi+7,029 mi
- 19/08/201063,067 mi+8,462 mi
- 24/08/201063,078 mi+11 mi
- 14/09/201164,667 mi+1,589 mi
- 07/09/201270,799 mi+6,132 mi
- 13/09/201378,112 mi+7,313 mi
- 21/08/201485,932 mi+7,820 mi
- 19/08/201594,487 mi+8,555 mi
- 12/09/2016100,783 mi+6,296 mi
- 12/09/2016100,783 mi
- 16/08/2017109,405 mi+8,622 mi
- 16/08/2017109,419 mi+14 mi
- 14/08/2018113,403 mi+3,984 mi
- 11/09/2019116,021 mi+2,618 mi
- 11/09/2019116,021 mi
- 19/08/2020119,193 mi+3,172 mi
- 19/08/2020119,193 mi
- 16/08/2021122,539 mi+3,346 mi
- 18/08/2021122,545 mi+6 mi
- 15/08/2022126,570 mi+4,025 mi
- 04/09/2023131,693 mi+5,123 mi
- 27/08/2024136,884 mi+5,191 mi
- 19/08/2025141,559 mi+4,675 mi
- 20/08/2026144,663 mi+3,104 mi
- 21/08/2026144,663 mi
Average of roughly 5,949 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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