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NH03 UJZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,220 mi
Last recorded141,220 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 UJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 141,220 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 141,220 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 136,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody/sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 136,621 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody/sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 134,077 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 134,077 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 129,619 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside

Fail 17 Jun 2015 129,619 miles

Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside

Fail 24 Jun 2014 123,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 123,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 117,329 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 108,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 108,387 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,302 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 98,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,618 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 89,618 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 80,486 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,230 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,959 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,827 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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NH03 UJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NH03 UJZ, 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 NH03 UJZ registered?

NH03 UJZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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