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NX03 OAA

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

192,987 mi
Last recorded192,987 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 OAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 192,987 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 189,906 miles

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 15 Jul 2024 189,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 6 Jul 2023 184,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2022 178,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mounting has slight movement

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

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

parking brake limits just met

Pass 24 Jun 2021 171,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside outersill starting to corrode

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 169,023 miles

near side track rod end gaitor perishing

off side track rod end worn and the gaitor is in poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Jun 2019 162,861 miles

coil springs are corroded

near side rear brake pipe corroded

slight brake judder off side front

slight buckle to both near side wheels

slight wear off side track rod end and the gaitor is in poor condition

surface corrosion to underside/sills

Fail 11 Jun 2019 162,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

coil springs are corroded

near side rear brake pipe corroded

slight brake judder off side front

slight buckle to both near side wheels

slight wear off side track rod end and the gaitor is in poor condition

surface corrosion to underside/sills

Pass 12 Jun 2018 155,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm bushes perished

Nearside Front Play in top suspension mount

Offside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH HEAVILY PERISHED AND WORN *STRONG ADVISE*

Offside Front Play in top suspension mount

Rear Axle beam bushes perished

Rear Bump stops worn

Rear Indicators slightly discoloured

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 147,924 miles

COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE IN POOR CONDDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

TYRES ARE PERISHING AROUND TREAD

Pass 4 Apr 2016 140,128 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 133,408 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 133,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 126,937 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 121,416 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 114,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides rear tyres slightly out of shape

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 95,952 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,009 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,370 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,271 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 64,382 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 OAA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OAA, 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 OAA is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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