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NK53 BVO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,679 mi
Last recorded198,679 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 198,679 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 189,069 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 180,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 171,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 163,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 154,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 148,335 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 148,335 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 143,130 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 143,130 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 128,375 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 128,375 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 115,138 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 BVO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NK53 BVO, 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 BVO registered?

NK53 BVO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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The MOT history for NK53 BVO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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