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NLZ 1422

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,083 mi
Last recorded126,083 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 1422
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 126,083 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 125,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 121,287 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 121,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 19 Feb 2013 103,145 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,022 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,149 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 73,149 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,999 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 72,984 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 69,431 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 69,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,717 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 57,668 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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NLZ 1422 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NLZ 1422, 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 NLZ 1422 registered?

NLZ 1422 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is NLZ 1422 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLZ 1422 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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