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LJ03 NHE

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,900 mi
Last recorded185,900 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 NHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 185,900 miles

Exhaust modified, side exit fitted but not blowing fumes into cabin

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded but not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 170,594 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 170,594 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 165,529 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 165,529 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 160,970 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 80,415 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 157,905 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 157,905 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 154,134 miles

Front Stone chip in windscreen, not likely to affect drivers view

Nearside Damage to outer sill

Nearside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

Oil on engine and gearbox areas

Pass 8 Nov 2019 149,765 miles

Nearside Damage to sill

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil on engine and gearbox areas

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2019 149,763 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Damage to sill

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 2mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 2.5mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil on engine and gearbox areas

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2018 142,094 miles

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

Nearside damage to sill

Offside Front Inner inner edge worn

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

Offside engine splash guard loose / rattling

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack unions (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 136,511 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil Leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 131,857 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2016 131,857 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2015 124,424 miles

corrosion to various steering and suspension components

nearside sill damaged

oil residue on side of head above gearbox. oil residue on sump.

rear number plate deteriorating . front number plate cracked.

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in nearside steering arm inner knuckle

Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,808 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

engine oil below minimum

exhaust corroding

front number plate cracked and discoloured

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroding

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,800 miles

Offside front damper weaping

Fail 13 Nov 2013 106,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear tyre 2mm and skipping on inside tread

Offside front damper weaping

Pass 23 Mar 2013 101,242 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 101,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,511 miles

rear discs corroded.

slight blow from exhaust front box.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,542 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 61,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,185 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,378 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,149 miles

rear wiper split. front tyres @ 2-3mm.

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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LJ03 NHE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ03 NHE, 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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LJ03 NHE is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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