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WM53 NRE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,728 mi
Last recorded179,728 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 NRE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 179,728 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 170,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 160,195 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 159,342 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

rear exhuast blow from joint

Pass 19 Jul 2019 145,548 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 140,681 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 140,680 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2017 126,727 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,098 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,829 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,484 miles

nearside rear tyre tread pattern lumpy

Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,227 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness.

offside and nearside front discs and pads worn.

offside and nearside inner cv. gaitor clips missing.

offside and nearside outer sills damaged/distorted.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front outer sills damaged.

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 66,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front outer sills damaged.

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,444 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 59,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,101 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,296 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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WM53 NRE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WM53 NRE, 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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WM53 NRE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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