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OE53 NLU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,769 mi
Last recorded120,769 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 120,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2022 113,314 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel strap corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,217 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,945 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 104,770 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,747 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,866 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 95,781 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,904 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 88,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,697 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,633 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,342 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,616 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 65,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,491 miles

nearside wiper not clearing well

Fail 6 Nov 2008 50,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside wiper not clearing well

Pass 17 Nov 2007 34,715 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 34,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,117 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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OE53 NLU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 OE53 NLU, 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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OE53 NLU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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