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MX03 NMA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,337 mi
Last recorded128,337 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 NMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 128,337 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 128,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 125,067 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 125,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 122,063 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 119,073 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,588 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,220 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 112,617 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,979 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 107,979 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 104,093 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,920 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 98,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,464 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 87,215 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,449 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 76,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,644 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,928 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,937 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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MX03 NMA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX03 NMA, 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 MX03 NMA registered?

MX03 NMA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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