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FL53 NUA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,635 mi
Last recorded95,635 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 NUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 95,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,027 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 89,833 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 89,833 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,534 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,715 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 81,715 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,210 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 77,210 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,316 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,528 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,738 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,967 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 50,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,132 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 45,132 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,580 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,880 miles

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

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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FL53 NUA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FL53 NUA, 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 FL53 NUA registered?

FL53 NUA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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