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NK03 EVJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

234,664 mi
Last recorded234,664 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 EVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 234,664 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 234,664 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 231,376 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 230,617 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 229,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 228,565 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 228,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 225,616 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 223,634 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 223,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 222,241 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 220,608 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 218,350 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 212,477 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 199,232 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 184,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 184,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 165,591 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 148,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 128,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 128,860 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 109,003 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 93,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all wiper blades smearing slightly

o/s/f indicator lense cover missing(not showing white light)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 93,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all wiper blades smearing slightly

o/s/f indicator lense cover missing(not showing white light)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 75,210 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 75,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,324 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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NK03 EVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NK03 EVJ, 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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NK03 EVJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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