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NX03 FTJ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

214,127 mi
Last recorded214,127 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 FTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 214,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 205,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 202,447 miles

Nearside Rear cracks in tread pattern

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 202,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear cracks in tread pattern

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 194,095 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 194,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 189,226 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 186,731 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 169,076 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs lipped and corroded on edge

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 23 Apr 2012 140,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded

damage on nearside rear door

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Apr 2012 140,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded

damage on nearside rear door

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2011 123,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 110,833 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pipes starting to corode under plastic coating.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 110,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake pipes starting to corode under plastic coating.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 95,205 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 95,205 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 80,139 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 65,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 45,199 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

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 FTJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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