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BL52 NLX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,943 mi
Last recorded121,943 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 NLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2015 121,943 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion throughout vehicle

NSR tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 120,081 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2013 117,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank straps rusty

rear axle beam rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,133 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 116,134 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 116,126 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 106,616 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 91,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

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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BL52 NLX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL52 NLX, 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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BL52 NLX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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