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NB03 CEX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,326 mi
Last recorded171,326 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 CEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 171,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 161,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 152,172 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s lower sill slight damage

o/s lower sill slight damage

Pass 18 Feb 2014 152,172 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s lower sill slight damage

o/s lower sill slight damage

Pass 19 Feb 2013 142,035 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 127,977 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 127,977 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 111,192 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 111,192 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,152 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 68,879 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,415 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 51,104 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,168 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 CEX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NB03 CEX, 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 NB03 CEX registered?

NB03 CEX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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