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NK53 BUE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,888 mi
Last recorded157,888 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 BUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 157,888 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 157,888 miles

Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 145,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 133,389 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 133,389 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 123,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 113,068 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 112,967 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

parking lever is high

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2011 93,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 80,861 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 80,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf wiper torn at end

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,703 miles

***** FRONT SUNSTRIP WITHIN SWEPT AREA BUT NOT OBSCURING DRIVERS VIEW *****

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,841 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 50,841 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,830 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,417 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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NK53 BUE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NK53 BUE, 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 NK53 BUE registered?

NK53 BUE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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