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NX03 EGZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

369,225 mi
Last recorded369,225 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 369,225 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 362,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 351,102 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 343,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 335,414 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 327,456 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 320,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 312,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 301,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 289,647 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 280,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 276,735 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 269,631 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 269,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 259,662 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 259,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 249,126 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 249,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 236,525 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 228,548 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 217,165 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 217,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 204,747 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 204,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 186,922 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 171,898 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 155,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 133,971 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 118,040 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 EGZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

NX03 EGZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for NX03 EGZ shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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