CarVerify

Free Car Check

NA53 NWN

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,945 mi
Last recorded216,945 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 NWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 216,945 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 216,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 191,260 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 191,260 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 164,831 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 152,203 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 152,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 138,243 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 138,243 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 125,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 120,657 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 120,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2010 106,817 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,652 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 94,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,613 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 66,704 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,078 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NA53 NWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NA53 NWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NA53 NWN?

You can check the full history of NA53 NWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NA53 NWN registered?

NA53 NWN is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is NA53 NWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA53 NWN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NA53 NWN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NA53 NWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.