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NK53 BVX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

324,010 mi
Last recorded324,010 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 324,010 miles

battery slightly loose

engine oil lighton owner informed before test started

Pass 1 Feb 2018 314,226 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil light on dash

Fail 1 Feb 2018 314,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil light on dash

Pass 28 Sep 2017 297,733 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin loose

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil warning light on

Pass 5 Jun 2017 286,269 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 273,254 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 265,470 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 250,028 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 246,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 246,742 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 244,063 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 241,502 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 240,994 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 237,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 235,481 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 225,837 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 219,635 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 208,329 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 189,595 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 BVX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BVX, 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 BVX registered?

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

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