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WG53 NVU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,093 mi
Last recorded161,093 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 NVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 161,093 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 161,093 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 168,397 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pump to rack pipe (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 152,809 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyrewall slightly perished

slight play in nearside track rod

slight wiper smear

weap from pas pipe (pump to rack)

wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Fail 11 Dec 2014 152,809 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyrewall slightly perished

slight play in nearside track rod

slight wiper smear

weap from pas pipe (pump to rack)

wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 20 Dec 2013 146,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front seatbelts slow to retract

light chips in windscreen

washer bottle loose

wishbone rear bushes perished

Fail 20 Dec 2013 146,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front seatbelts slow to retract

light chips in windscreen

washer bottle loose

wishbone rear bushes perished

Pass 21 Dec 2012 141,431 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside front indicator starting to show white light

offside front seatbelt slightly slow to retract

slight lip on front discs

wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 3 Jan 2012 139,252 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 136,580 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 130,133 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 123,056 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 123,056 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 114,378 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 104,539 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 104,539 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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WG53 NVU 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 WG53 NVU, 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 WG53 NVU registered?

WG53 NVU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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