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DF03 NFJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,060 mi
Last recorded146,060 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 NFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 146,060 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

front top suspension mounts slight play

passenger front window inoperative

Pass 5 Oct 2017 142,812 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 139,518 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 139,517 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 133,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 126,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 115,602 miles

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

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

small hole in exhaust after cat

Pass 12 May 2012 105,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 94,984 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 87,537 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 75,083 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 69,025 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 53,079 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,111 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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DF03 NFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DF03 NFJ, 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 DF03 NFJ registered?

DF03 NFJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is DF03 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 NFJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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