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BJ03 NXW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

118,741 mi
Last recorded118,741 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 118,741 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four corners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2025 118,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 117,256 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axel covered in plastic split (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 114,758 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 107,764 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE SENSOR DISCONECTED

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 102,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,799 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,307 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 85,544 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,554 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 73,786 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 65,249 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 48,315 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 34,692 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 26,044 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 20,892 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 20,886 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 18,521 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 14,289 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 NXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NXW, 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 NXW registered?

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

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