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NH03 ULL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,262 mi
Last recorded118,262 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 ULL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 118,262 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 116,854 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 116,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 115,451 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake 17%. Adjustment or repair advised.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 114,620 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,776 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 104,914 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 104,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 93,551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,465 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,307 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 76,306 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,778 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,806 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,409 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 53,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,885 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,894 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,770 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 ULL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NH03 ULL, 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

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What year was NH03 ULL registered?

NH03 ULL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is NH03 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH03 ULL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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