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NL53 MVU

2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,324 mi
Last recorded158,324 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi141,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 MVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic Sdi
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 158,324 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 158,299 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 119,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 86,690 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,035 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 47,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,346 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 24,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi?

Based on 1,320 MOT tests across 382 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
10,702
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
382
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
Registration plate lamp not working 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
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NL53 MVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 141,610 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL53 MVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL53 MVU registered?

NL53 MVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Classic Sdi, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NL53 MVU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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