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OV03 NXW

2003 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,953 mi
Last recorded121,953 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia102,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 NXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 121,953 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 112,237 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 112,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,269 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 93,649 miles

Slight surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2020 93,409 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 20 May 2019 90,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around rear sleeve to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 86,820 miles

Engine warning light on.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2017 84,389 miles

Central Exhaust bracket missing but secure

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 81,571 miles

EM light on

centre exhaust mount missing

Fail 5 Jan 2016 81,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r (4.2.A.1e)

EM light on

centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres app 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2013 75,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EM light on

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,764 miles

Child Seat Fitted to NSR - unable to test seat belt

Fail 14 Sep 2011 64,764 miles

Child Seat Fitted to NSR - unable to test seat belt

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,741 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,705 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 54,705 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 47,546 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,531 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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OV03 NXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 OV03 NXW, 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 OV03 NXW registered?

OV03 NXW is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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