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LF03 NHU

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,418 mi
Last recorded88,418 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 NHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 88,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2025 88,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2024 81,705 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 76,436 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 71,095 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 71,095 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 62,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 56,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 48,354 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 44,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 May 2017 44,463 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 42,745 miles

front tyres slightly starting to crack

Pass 18 May 2015 40,672 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 38,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,795 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 33,661 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 31,053 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 28,560 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 26,296 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,172 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 17,454 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 NHU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NHU, 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 LF03 NHU registered?

LF03 NHU is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LF03 NHU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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