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DF03 NHC

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,487 mi
Last recorded125,487 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 125,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

crack in nearside door mirror

Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,997 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 115,801 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 98,086 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,764 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 82,991 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 14 Jul 2014 73,858 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,858 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 49,755 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,852 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,245 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,079 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,528 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,611 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 NHC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NHC, 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 NHC registered?

DF03 NHC is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DF03 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 NHC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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