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CE53 NZA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

207,967 mi
Last recorded207,967 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 NZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 207,967 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2019 207,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 191,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 178,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 178,321 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour near side front bulb showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater missing near side repeater lens missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour off side rear bulb showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 163,768 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing.

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 152,192 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 152,192 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 132,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroding.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 116,547 miles

Advise rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 116,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Advise rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 102,895 miles

centre exhaust slightly blowing

centre/rear exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,482 miles

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 12 Aug 2009 59,673 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 59,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,265 miles

Crack in off side rear brake light lense

Cut in the sidewall of the near side front tyre

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 52,245 miles

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

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

Crack in off side rear brake light lense

Cut in the sidewall of the near side front tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,291 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 43,285 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 34,735 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 34,735 miles

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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CE53 NZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE53 NZA, 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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CE53 NZA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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