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NH03 UKL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,446 mi
Last recorded166,446 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 UKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2019 166,446 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front reg plate deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 162,235 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 162,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 156,861 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 156,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 778,233 miles

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

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

Nearside hand brake low

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 148,273 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside hand brake low

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 138,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 130,565 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 127,410 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Oct 2013 127,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Aug 2012 118,736 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 118,736 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 106,927 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 172,947 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 160,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 152,783 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 135,016 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 121,683 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2006

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 UKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UKL, 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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NH03 UKL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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