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NX03 EGV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

449,043 mi
Last recorded449,043 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 EGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 449,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 445,942 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 335,452 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 445,915 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014
Fail 11 Mar 2014 444,206 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 426,024 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 412,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 400,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 386,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 366,768 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 351,310 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 341,159 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 330,252 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 323,153 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 318,219 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 302,807 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 285,252 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 265,304 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 240,634 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 239,939 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 217,818 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 191,074 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 167,874 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 146,462 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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NX03 EGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 NX03 EGV, 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 EGV registered?

NX03 EGV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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