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NG53 KRU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,835 mi
Last recorded47,835 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 KRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 47,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 44,926 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 40,441 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 37,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 34,452 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 34,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 29,959 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 29,771 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,549 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,445 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 29,102 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 27,972 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,029 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 21,130 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,519 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 16,620 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 KRU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NG53 KRU, 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 KRU registered?

NG53 KRU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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