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NX53 HLM

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,479 mi
Last recorded138,479 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 HLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 138,479 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 129,946 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 129,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 122,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 122,016 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 114,401 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 114,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 105,716 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,189 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,163 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 79,226 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 79,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 70,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,294 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,612 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 50,263 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 HLM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HLM, 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 HLM registered?

NX53 HLM is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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