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NU52 SXK

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,061 mi
Last recorded99,061 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 SXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,061 miles

o/s/f track rod end slight play. o/s/r tyre close to legal limit. under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2012 99,061 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f track rod end slight play. o/s/r tyre close to legal limit. under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2011 940,854 miles

o/s front steering system has slight play,o/s rear handbrake slightly weak,handbrake lever slightly high,

rear number plate slightly deteriorated,o/s and n/s front discs slightly pitted,oil leak,o/s and n/s rear springs slightly corroded,o/s and n/s front tyre close to limit,n/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Dec 2010 87,807 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 79,869 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 72,477 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 72,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

tracking check

Pass 19 Dec 2007 63,261 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 53,757 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 42,480 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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NU52 SXK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU52 SXK, 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 NU52 SXK registered?

NU52 SXK is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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