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NX03 EJA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,500 mi
Last recorded87,500 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 EJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2021 87,500 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2020 85,298 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre SIDE WALL ()

Fail 16 Jul 2020 85,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre SIDE WALL ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,957 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,501 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 75,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,263 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 53,671 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,455 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,104 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,734 miles

adv. >> all 4 brake discs rusty on inside

Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,425 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,358 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,403 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,323 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 EJA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJA, 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 EJA registered?

NX03 EJA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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The MOT history for NX03 EJA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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