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NX53 CKO

2003 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

295,336 mi
Last recorded295,336 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 295,336 miles

Blue smoke from exhaust when checking emmisions

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 295,318 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Blue smoke from exhaust when checking emmisions

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 283,765 miles

Centre exhaust slightly deterated

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 283,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre exhaust slightly deterated

Nearside Rear hand brake service

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 271,482 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 271,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 271,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 261,737 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 261,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 252,893 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 243,962 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 243,948 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Handbrake lever close to maximum travel

Pass 20 Mar 2013 235,662 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 235,633 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 229,104 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 229,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2012 221,459 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 221,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 213,118 miles

both rear shocker rebound rubbers worn

Fail 19 Sep 2011 213,113 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear shocker rebound rubbers worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 198,320 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 198,306 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 187,310 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 187,307 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 159,867 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 159,804 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2007 136,182 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 136,123 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 104,395 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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NX53 CKO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 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 CKO, 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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NX53 CKO is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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