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NX53 CRZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,480 mi
Last recorded118,480 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 118,480 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 105,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,736 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,725 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 67,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,880 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,583 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 56,583 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,710 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and worn close to legal limits on outer egde

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,657 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 36,657 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

center exhaust bracket broken but still fully supports the exhaust

front brake pads show signs of wear

Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,877 miles

slight judder from front brakes ,

Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,762 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 CRZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NX53 CRZ, 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 CRZ registered?

NX53 CRZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NX53 CRZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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