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NX03 KMZ

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

208,081 mi
Last recorded208,081 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 208,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension top slight lift

Offside Front suspension top slight lift

Fail 1 Feb 2024 208,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension top slight lift

Offside Front suspension top slight lift

Pass 6 Feb 2023 195,261 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 195,257 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 186,742 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 186,188 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 185,556 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 183,819 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 182,381 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 181,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement amd offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 179,888 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 177,398 miles

all brake pipes covered in copper grease

Pass 14 Feb 2014 169,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 160,653 miles

Heat shield over rear exhaust has clips missing

Fail 14 Mar 2013 160,653 miles

Heat shield over rear exhaust has clips missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 152,514 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 140,416 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 140,416 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 125,344 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 119,310 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 110,726 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 90,185 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 72,044 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 KMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KMZ, 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 KMZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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