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NX03 NZV

2003 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,937 mi
Last recorded186,937 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 NZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 186,937 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear vehicle floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2025 179,225 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.6mm and tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear vehicle floor corroded

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Aug 2024 169,749 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2023 161,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 Jun 2022 152,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bushes splitting & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jun 2022 152,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bushes splitting & perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jun 2021 141,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe rear clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bushes perished & splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear both sides shockabsorber dust covers insecure

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Jun 2021 141,901 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe rear clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bushes perished & splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi-pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer c v boot leaking grease slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear both sides shockabsorber dust covers insecure

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2020 134,204 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear mounting rubbers splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2019 125,162 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nsf and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both sills damaged and corroded

osf and osr brake back plate missing

Pass 1 May 2018 116,890 miles

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

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

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 1 May 2018 116,889 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 5 May 2017 109,175 miles

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

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

both rear tyres splitting in tread

centre to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 5 May 2017 109,174 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front windscreen wipers poor

both rear tyres splitting in tread

centre to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,741 miles

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

Rear both shocker covers loose

all tyres slight perishing

back seats not in use

Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 78,307 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 78,195 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2013 71,160 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 71,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,989 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 59,440 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 59,405 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 53,499 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 44,654 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 37,026 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,539 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,058 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 NZV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZV, 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 NZV registered?

NX03 NZV is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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