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BJ03 NKS

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,968 mi
Last recorded123,968 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,968 miles

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Rear brake flexible hoses ferrules corroded

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 121,748 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 116,520 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 116,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 113,170 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 113,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 108,656 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 103,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 103,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 103,781 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 103,762 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 10,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,183 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,003 miles

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

unable to check centre or nearside rear adult seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2012 95,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

unable to check centre or nearside rear adult seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,964 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 79,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,372 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 68,663 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 60,479 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 60,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ03 NKS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ03 NKS, 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 BJ03 NKS registered?

BJ03 NKS is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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