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SG53 NZJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,931 mi
Last recorded127,931 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 NZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 127,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 122,933 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 122,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault check n/s front wiring (1.6 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam check switch /not switching (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 118,750 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 118,689 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 114,455 miles

Nearside Front Sill corroded, (outwith any prescribed areas).

Pass 10 Oct 2017 108,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 108,058 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,694 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 102,694 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,129 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 99,129 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,586 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 89,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,764 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,008 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 80,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,498 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 74,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,447 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,210 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 18,208 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SG53 NZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SG53 NZJ, 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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SG53 NZJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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