MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise wipers
rear tyres uneven wear
slight play drivers seat
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise wipers
engine light on
rear tyres uneven wear
slight play drivers seat
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NA53 VBK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VBK, 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 NA53 VBK registered?
NA53 VBK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2003.
Is NA53 VBK safe to buy?
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