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CE53 NZO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

267,928 mi
Last recorded267,928 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 NZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 267,928 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 267,928 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 243,114 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 243,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 211,820 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 211,820 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 180,055 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 149,725 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 116,154 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 87,349 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 62,747 miles

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

slight wear steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2007 54,070 miles

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) front o/s and n/s tyres low 4) slight weaf n/s steering

Fail 9 Jan 2007 54,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) front o/s and n/s tyres low 4) slight wear in n/s steering

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 NZO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NZO, 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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What year was CE53 NZO registered?

CE53 NZO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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