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NX03 DZT

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,961 mi
Last recorded164,961 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 DZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 164,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 163,040 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 160,839 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 160,836 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 158,614 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 156,578 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 156,564 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 154,354 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 152,208 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 149,590 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 147,256 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 144,601 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 144,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 142,076 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 138,229 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 133,230 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 133,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 127,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 122,260 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 122,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NX03 DZT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NX03 DZT, 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 NX03 DZT registered?

NX03 DZT is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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