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NK03 FZX

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

178,274 mi
Last recorded178,274 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 FZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 178,274 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 171,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 171,023 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 166,453 miles

front suspension arms corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2023 166,388 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front suspension arms corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2022 163,201 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 160,335 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brale caliper slow to disengage {sticks }

Pass 26 May 2020 156,720 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms rear bush worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 151,920 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs rusty/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 151,462 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 151,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 143,454 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 143,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2016 131,380 miles

both rear tyres starting to split on inside tyre walls but no cords visable

Fail 13 Jan 2016 131,198 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres starting to split on inside tyre walls but no cords visable

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,263 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 121,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 110,864 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,248 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 18 Jan 2012 93,647 miles

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

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

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

when pads replaced will require discs (front and rear)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,551 miles

nail-o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,660 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,051 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 46,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,461 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 32,374 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,374 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 FZX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 FZX, 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 FZX is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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