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NC53 EPA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,988 mi
Last recorded92,988 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 EPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 92,988 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2018 85,489 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 85,489 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,003 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 65,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Front o/s 7 n/s flexi brake hose ferrules greased poss corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear x 2 flexi brake hose ferrules greased poss corrosion

Offside Rear x 1 flexi brake hose ferrules greased poss corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear corrosion at axle beam

Fail 28 Oct 2016 65,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Front o/s 7 n/s flexi brake hose ferrules greased poss corrosion

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear x 2 flexi brake hose ferrules greased poss corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear x 1 flexi brake hose ferrules greased poss corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear corrosion at axle beam

Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,808 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,185 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,970 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket,insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2013 41,957 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust bracket,insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,814 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,411 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 33,411 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,653 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,412 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,654 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 18,431 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,302 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
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NC53 EPA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NC53 EPA, 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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NC53 EPA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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