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NX53 CKL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

210,273 mi
Last recorded210,273 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 210,273 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 210,263 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear number plate slight discolour

service light on

Fail 16 Feb 2009 200,731 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear number plate slightly distored

Pass 16 Feb 2009 200,731 miles

rear number plate slightly distored

Fail 19 Aug 2008 175,029 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offaaaaaaside track cotrol arm rear bush slight ruber seperation

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 19 Aug 2008 175,029 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offaaaaaaside track cotrol arm rear bush slight ruber seperation

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 21 Feb 2008 150,894 miles

Rear number plate discoloured

Pass 25 Sep 2007 127,323 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 117,475 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 117,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 102,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,142 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 81,836 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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NX53 CKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NX53 CKL, 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 NX53 CKL registered?

NX53 CKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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