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NX03 EKP

2003 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

186,843 mi
Last recorded186,843 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 EKP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 186,843 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 186,645 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 178,711 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (2.7.4)

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Nov 2016 171,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 165,042 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 158,538 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 158,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 150,751 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 137,714 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,249 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 122,456 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both front outer sill damaged at front jacking points

Pass 6 Oct 2010 113,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front jacking points damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2010 113,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front jacking points damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2009 103,286 miles

LONG HANBRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 21 Apr 2009 200,623 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 200,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear wheel/brake grining

Fail 17 Oct 2008 193,571 miles

Bulbs out in high level brake light

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Handbrake lever has travel

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 193,571 miles

Bulbs out in high level brake light

Handbrake lever has travel

Fail 21 Apr 2008 178,180 miles

Bulbs out in high level brake light

Handbrake has travel

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 178,180 miles

Bulbs out in high level brake light

Handbrake has travel

Pass 19 Oct 2007 163,346 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 163,346 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bulbs out in high level brake light

TRavel on handbrake

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 153,807 miles

Advise bulbs out in high level brake light

Pass 26 Oct 2006 136,067 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 119,788 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 92,199 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 EKP is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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