MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
261,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Both sills have been repaired previously, corrosion evident but structual integrity not severely reduced,
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear rear chassis had sealant applied around repair but no corrosion evident, not gone through following corrosion checks.
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside sill damaged
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside sill damaged
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside slight damage to sill
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside slight movement in steering rack
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill damaged (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
brake pad warning light on
Brake pipe excessively corroded both mainfeeds marked (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill damaged (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
nearside sill damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
wheel trim fitted to each wheel
Brake pad warning lamp illuminated
N/S sill damaged
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pad warning lamp illuminated
N/S sill damaged
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside sill section damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside sill section damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes covered in under seal
damage to nearside sill
lower ball joint rubbers perished
offside rear brake has slight binding
track rod end rubbers perished
under body covered in under sealo
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake pipes covered in under seal
damage to nearside sill
lower ball joint rubbers perished
offside rear brake has slight binding
track rod end rubbers perished
under body covered in under sealo
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
NB03 BHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 NB03 BHZ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of NB03 BHZ?
You can check the full history of NB03 BHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was NB03 BHZ registered?
NB03 BHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2003.
Is NB03 BHZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for NB03 BHZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NB03 BHZ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NB03 BHZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.