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AK53 NFD

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,665 mi
Last recorded225,665 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 225,665 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothsides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothsides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 221,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2020 221,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 216,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner sill damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 206,716 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2017 198,546 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 198,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 188,866 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Jun 2015 178,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 165,193 miles

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

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 3 Jun 2013 151,802 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 138,607 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 123,577 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 123,575 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 109,415 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 95,059 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 90,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 87,367 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 67,313 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 67,313 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NFD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NFD, 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 NFD is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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