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NB03 BHZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

261,831 mi
Last recorded261,831 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 BHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 261,831 miles

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.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 261,829 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2019 261,828 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 261,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 258,699 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 25,868 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 254,780 miles

nearside sill damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2015 250,476 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 243,766 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 243,766 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 238,584 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 238,555 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 231,993 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 231,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 155,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 129,672 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 98,298 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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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.

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NB03 BHZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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