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NG53 KRJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

269,796 mi
Last recorded269,796 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 KRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 269,796 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 267,560 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre getting lowish

nearside parking brake performance lower then that of offside

Pass 5 Feb 2009 267,560 miles

nearside front tyre getting lowish

nearside parking brake performance lower then that of offside

Pass 30 Sep 2008 246,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 245,721 miles

front brake pads below half worn

nearside front tyre low on tread and worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

slight leak at offside of steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2008 230,813 miles

slight leak at nearside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 17 Aug 2007 207,296 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 178,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 176,809 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 KRJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KRJ, 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 KRJ registered?

NG53 KRJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is NG53 KRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG53 KRJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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