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NG53 KRK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,789 mi
Last recorded104,789 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 KRK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 104,789 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 104,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,434 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 89,280 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 86,508 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 85,888 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 64,576 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)

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 KRK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NG53 KRK, 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 KRK registered?

NG53 KRK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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