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NX53 CPU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,461 mi
Last recorded171,461 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 171,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 171,269 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre between 2 and 3mm and worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2016 150,785 miles

Front bumper headlamp washers not working

Front exhaust to centre section clamp loose , exhaust still secure at time of test

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear number plate light dull

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear o/s and n/s shocker plastic casings loose

Fail 23 Dec 2016 150,785 miles

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

Front bumper headlamp washers not working

Front exhaust to centre section clamp loose , exhaust still secure at time of test

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear number plate light dull

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear o/s and n/s shocker plastic casings loose

Pass 15 Jan 2016 131,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle into caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 131,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle into caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 126,062 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 115,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 105,761 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,684 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 92,880 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 81,011 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 67,209 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 67,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 52,030 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,030 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 48,451 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 CPU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CPU, 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 CPU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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