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NJ03 BRZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

463,757 mi
Last recorded463,757 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 BRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 463,757 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 463,757 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 457,384 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 457,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 447,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 436,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 426,972 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 312,473 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 306,663 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 289,859 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 264,332 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 216,479 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 179,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 179,860 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,336 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 26,336 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NJ03 BRZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NJ03 BRZ, 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 NJ03 BRZ registered?

NJ03 BRZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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