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NG53 HVT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,536 mi
Last recorded109,536 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 HVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 109,536 miles

brakes need servicing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 101,114 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Nov 2008 84,146 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 83,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2007 74,495 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 61,509 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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NG53 HVT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NG53 HVT, 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 NG53 HVT registered?

NG53 HVT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is NG53 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG53 HVT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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