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OE53 NSU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,746 mi
Last recorded164,746 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 NSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 164,746 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 148,796 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs corroded.

spare tyre fitted to offside rear correct size but not alloy wheel.

Fail 12 Apr 2014 148,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs corroded.

spare tyre fitted to offside rear correct size but not alloy wheel.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 134,574 miles

both sills damaged

nearside number plate lamp dim

nearside rear tyre flat spot

offside rack boot twisted and cracking

offside rear tyre stepping

Fail 14 Mar 2012 123,337 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 123,337 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 114,030 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 102,414 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 102,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 82,352 miles

front brake disc's are worn

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

service light on

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2008 82,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc's are worn

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

service light on

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,819 miles

front brake pad + disc's are worn

Pass 9 Dec 2006 41,422 miles

offside rear tyre low

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 NSU 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 69.2%.

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 OE53 NSU, 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 OE53 NSU registered?

OE53 NSU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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