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AK53 NFC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,811 mi
Last recorded154,811 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 154,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush on LIMIT+sideplay (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre mount deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s front indicator lens missing

rear numberplate deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Oct 2015 142,212 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s front indicator lens missing

rear numberplate deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2015 142,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre exhaust mount deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

n/s front indicator lens missing

rear numberplate deteriorated

spare tyre flat/damaged

steel wheel fitted n/s front

Pass 9 Oct 2014 123,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front anti rollbar sideplay collars missing

front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated on limit

n/s front indicator lens missing

n/s rear tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear

o/s rear tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear+getting lower

o/s+n/s rear seatbelts slow to re-coil

rear numberplate showing deterioration

Fail 9 Oct 2014 123,770 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front anti rollbar sideplay collars missing

front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated on limit

n/s front indicator lens missing

n/s rear tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear

o/s rear tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear+getting lower

o/s+n/s rear seatbelts slow to re-coil

rear numberplate showing deterioration

Pass 26 Sep 2013 106,915 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 106,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,093 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,708 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,568 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,099 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 33,099 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,638 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

baby seat fitted to o/s/r

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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AK53 NFC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AK53 NFC, 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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AK53 NFC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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