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NX53 LOJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,993 mi
Last recorded194,993 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 LOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 194,993 miles

boot lid corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 186,927 miles

boot lid corroded

coolant level below min mark

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 186,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

boot lid corroded

coolant level below min mark

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 178,758 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 178,756 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2019 172,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe corroded at front of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 172,724 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour bulbs deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe corroded at front of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 166,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 166,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear number plate not fully secure

Pass 6 Dec 2017 159,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear shocker covers loose

Pass 1 Dec 2016 150,316 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 150,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 138,324 miles

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 134,976 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 122,788 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 111,529 miles

Front brake pads and discs appear worn.

Fail 13 Sep 2013 111,529 miles

Front brake pads and discs appear worn.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 101,373 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,433 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 78,266 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 78,233 miles

Offside 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)

Exhaust heat shield & engine under tray insecure.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 67,867 miles

N/s/f tyre wall rubber splitting.

Number plates starting to deteriorate.

Spare tyre worn below limit.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 67,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s/f tyre wall rubber splitting.

Number plates starting to deteriorate.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,329 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,092 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,411 miles

N/S/R TYRE AT 2MM O/S/R TYRE AT 2.5MM †REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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 LOJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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