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KE53 NLJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,175 mi
Last recorded120,175 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 NLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 120,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,357 miles

center exhaust has slight blow

Fail 23 Aug 2016 113,357 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

center exhaust has slight blow

engine management lamp on

windscreen wipers splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2015 105,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 97,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,455 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,890 miles

n/s front shocker starting to leak

n/s front tyre starting to get low on tread

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,002 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,820 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2010 64,817 miles

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,230 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 47,925 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,925 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 38,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2006 28,298 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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KE53 NLJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KE53 NLJ, 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 KE53 NLJ registered?

KE53 NLJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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