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NX53 CUA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

200,086 mi
Last recorded200,086 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 CUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 200,086 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 200,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 180,508 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 162,196 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 147,622 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 130,240 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 118,540 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 98,410 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 92,542 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 81,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 72,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 64,160 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 53,443 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009
Pass 2 Aug 2008 36,270 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 28,945 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 22,374 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 CUA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CUA, 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 CUA registered?

NX53 CUA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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