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NT53 MYO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,047 mi
Last recorded142,047 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 MYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 142,047 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 132,103 miles

Front anti roll bar fouling lower suspension arms

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on inner side wall

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 132,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wiring (4.1.D.2)

Front anti roll bar fouling lower suspension arms

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on inner side wall

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 122,943 miles

brake strip light not working

slight play starting in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,444 miles

both rear shock covers hanging loose

brake strip light not working

play started on n/s/f inner track rod joint

Pass 19 Feb 2015 109,698 miles

both rear shock covers hanging loose

slight play in n/s/f track rod end ball joint

tailgate brake strip light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2014 97,608 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,784 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 83,531 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,446 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 75,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2009 63,000 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

middle brake light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,473 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,419 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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NT53 MYO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NT53 MYO, 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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NT53 MYO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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