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DF03 NGJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,883 mi
Last recorded102,883 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 102,883 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 101,189 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 101,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 99,230 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 97,374 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4e)

Slight corrosion to front subframe

Slight corrosion to rear axle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 97,363 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking Hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4e)

Slight corrosion to front subframe

Slight corrosion to rear axle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 95,632 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,501 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,647 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,060 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 83,756 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 77,398 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 61,428 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Dec 2010 61,428 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 42,310 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,113 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,436 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 17,436 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 15,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 11,656 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 11,656 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NGJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NGJ, 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 NGJ registered?

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

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