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BJ03 NXP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,283 mi
Last recorded185,283 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 185,283 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 6 out of 13 not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front inner steering joints have slight play

oil level high

Fail 1 Dec 2015 185,263 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working X2 (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

OIL LEVEL

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 180,194 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 180,194 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,075 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 33,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 33,609 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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BJ03 NXP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ03 NXP, 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 NXP registered?

BJ03 NXP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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