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LF03 NHH

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,783 mi
Last recorded92,783 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 NHH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 92,783 miles

Both front outer sills damaged

Offside front to rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,703 miles

Damage to both front outer sills

Offside front to rear at rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2024 87,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Damage to both front outer sills

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front to rear at rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 84,561 miles

Both front outer sills damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 20 Jun 2023 84,547 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front outer sills damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 28 Apr 2021 72,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre manufactured in 1998

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,832 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 59,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,170 miles

Nearside Front wiper smears the screen,close to excess

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides close to excess (3.5.1g)

all road tyres are cracked and perished,the oldest being 11 years old

Fail 10 Apr 2018 51,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wiper smears the screen,close to excess

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides close to excess (3.5.1g)

all road tyres are cracked and perished,the oldest being 11 years old

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,320 miles

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

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

Number plates might not be legal

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 43,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Number plates might not be legal

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,557 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,164 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 23,416 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,147 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 18,438 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 14,483 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,203 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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LF03 NHH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF03 NHH, 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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LF03 NHH is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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