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NX03 OBG

2003 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,189 mi
Last recorded119,189 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 119,189 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 119,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 108,243 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,007 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 99,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 79,361 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 79,208 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 70,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 70,015 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 66,115 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 May 2017 59,192 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 59,192 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,408 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 39,487 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 33,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,305 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 14,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,162 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 11,064 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 10,123 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,794 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 OBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG registered?

NX03 OBG is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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