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NK03 OJA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

262,941 mi
Last recorded262,941 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 OJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 262,941 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 260,661 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 260,620 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 260,519 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear offside (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp: multiple lamps or light sources are dim

Pass 19 Oct 2020 256,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage but is secure and can be read (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 256,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush deteriorated causing xs play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage but is secure and can be read (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 253,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underbody & Subframes Corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 250,343 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes deteriorated but no movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 250,343 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage fouling steering rack badly bent and is fouling on bottom arm on full lock (2.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and illegal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and illegal (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes deteriorated but no movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 245,431 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges are bald (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear wiper is worn

Pass 31 Oct 2016 240,943 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 240,943 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 232,549 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 226,888 miles

Front shock-absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Fail 14 Oct 2014 226,886 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front shock-absorbers have a reduced damping effect

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 220,642 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 220,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 203,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 203,200 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 169,994 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 169,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 161,602 miles

Front brake discs worn / scored

Fail 21 Mar 2011 161,601 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn / scored

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 143,852 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 143,852 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 120,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 99,054 miles

nearside and offside wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,780 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 78,780 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 28 Apr 2006 58,774 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 OJA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NK03 OJA, 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 OJA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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