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NX03 OAL

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,644 mi
Last recorded163,644 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 OAL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 163,644 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 201,656 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 199,608 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 199,608 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 197,213 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r spring excessive corrosion at base of spring

Pass 10 May 2013 197,107 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 191,729 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 191,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions not tested due to exaust leak.

Pass 21 May 2010 182,218 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 182,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 173,443 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 173,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 160,850 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 148,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 148,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 115,570 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 OAL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAL, 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 OAL is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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